Posted on 04/22/2011 5:23:22 AM PDT by marktwain
Shots were exchanged between a would-be robber and another person during an armed robbery at a convenience store Wednesday, police said.
Police are searching for the robber and they were unsure whether he was struck during the exchange of gunfire at Ryan's Convenience Store, 9848 E. 21st St.
The robbery was reported to police about 12:15 p.m., Officer Leland Ashley said.
The robber entered the store and demanded money. Preliminary information indicates that someone inside the store pulled a gun and fired at the robber.
The robber returned fire and fled, Ashley said.
"We are not sure if he was hit, but there is a possibility he was hit," Ashley said. "We have notified all of the hospitals to be watching for someone with a gunshot wound."
The was described as being black, about 6 feet 2 inches tall and 20 to 30 years old. He was wearing a blue hoodie and a black bandana covering his face.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
Well, if he was shot, we can but hope he tries to tough it out until a raging case of peritonitis saves the State $30k a year.
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