http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/robbery/ en-us Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:34:23 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420457/posts An armed burglar who broke in to a Carroll Township, PA beverage distributor was reportedly shot in self defense by an employee. Police say that a burglar alarm was triggered at Shermans Dale Beer & Beverage, just before 11 PM. An employee is said to have learned of the alarm, and gone to investigate. Upon arriving, the employee reportedly found the front glass door broken and a burglar inside. After the burglar become violent, the employee is said to have fired one shot from his pistol, killing the armed burglar and saving himself. Police reportedly identified the deceased burglary suspect... Self Defense Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420457/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:34:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418768/posts Talk about bad pickup lines. A man going to his South Park apartment after leaving a bar the morning of Dec. 27 was asked by two girls for money. He said he was broke, but invited them to come back to his apartment. They refused, according to police, and he asked for a kiss. Seattle PI http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418768/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jan 2010 03:01:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418578/posts COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) -- A teen trying to rob an espresso stand in northern Idaho met his match in a gun toting barista. Police say the 17-year-old confronted Sunshine Espresso owner Michelle Cornelson with a gun Wednesday morning, demanding all her money. Cornelson has been hunting since she was a girl and says she remained calm as a customer pulled up to the other side of her kiosk in Coeur d'Alene (kohr duh-LAYN'), distracting the teen. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418578/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:25:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2418331/posts An Idaho pharmacist who wrestled down an armed robber was fired. A pharmacist who fought off an armed robber in Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho was awarded a special award from the city. But his award from his employer was termination because he fought and captured the robber. He chased an armed gunman who stole prescription medications, and was able to tackle him outside the store. He confronted the man who informed him he had a gun and started reaching for his pocket. But, the former college wrestler tackled him. As often happens, the robber accidentally dropped his gun.... secondamendmentfreedom.blogspot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2418331/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:05:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418280/posts UPDATE: Shreveport Police are still searching for a man who they believe is responsible for a deadly home invasion shooting in Cedar Grove Tuesday morning. 23-year-old Jerome Hughes is still on the run Wednesday and police need your help in capturing him. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jerome Hughes to call Shreveport Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373. SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) – Shreveport police have impounded a car believed to belong to the surviving suspect in Tuesday's deadly home invasion in Cedar Grove. Acting on a tip, police found the an '80s model blue Chevy Caprice in the 100... Ksla.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418280/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:24:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416468/posts ANDERSON – A Pizza Hut delivery person shot a man who allegedly tried to rob the store Wednesday, according to police. A police report said Spencer Simmons, 44, attempted to rob the Pizza Hut on Broadway Street at about 11 p.m. Wednesday. The report said Simmons pointed a .25 Raven Arms semi-automatic handgun at the store’s cashier and demanded money. The cashier loaded about $720 into a small bag. Simmons wasn’t aware that a delivery man, Michael Shaker, had heard the commotion and snuck to the back as well, the report said. “Seconds later, Simmons left the register area, and... Herald Bulletin http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416468/posts#comment Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:04:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415990/posts Arkansas police continue to search for two suspects in the shooting death of a Salvation Army major on Christmas Eve. Salvation Army Major Philip Wise was killed outside the organization’s community center in North Little Rock, Arkansas as his three young children looked on. Wise had worked for the Salvation Army for 16 years and had been at the Little Rock location for 3 years. "He was so important to that community," said North Little Rock Police Department spokesman Terry Kuykendahl told FoxNews.com. "This has been a tremendous blow to (them)." Thanks to private citizens' donations, police are offering a... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415990/posts#comment Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:04:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2414457/posts A 31-year-old man said he intended to fire only a “warning shot” when he accidentally killed a woman who’d been part of a group who robbed him Tuesday night on the South Side. “I’m trying to fire a warning shot — like stay the hell back,” the man said in an interview Wednesday. He did not want his name printed. Police say the man’s story appears to check out. The dead woman was identified as Barbara McComb, 21, of the 4200 block of South Calumet Avenue, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. She was pronounced dead early Wednesday... Chicago Sun Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2414457/posts#comment Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:41:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412852/posts For the first time, liquor store owner Cliff Cormier has said publicly he was the one who shot two would-be robbers in his store on Oct. 19. And Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor said Monday he is drafting a "clearance letter" to send to the Topeka Police Department saying no charges would be filed in connection with the shootings. On Oct. 19, Rickie Loyd, 21, was shot and killed by someone inside Cormier Liquor, 2611 S.E. California, during a robbery attempt. Until Monday nobody associated with the incident — not Clff or Janice Cormier, not law enforcement — would... cjonline.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412852/posts#comment Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:59:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409126/posts A medical marijuana dispensary at 3005 W. Gill Place was robbed at 10:06 a.m. today by two armed men - one of more than two dozen such robberies or burglaries in the past five months, according to Denver police.The suspects entered the dispensary and held the owner and an employee at gunpoint, said Officer Joe Ramirez, spokesman for the Denver Police Department. Subsequently, the suspects and the employees got into a fight and multiple shots were fired, said Ramirez. Denver police said that since July, there have been a total of 25 medical-marijuana related robberies or burglaries. Thirteen of those... Denver Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409126/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:39:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407043/posts An armed robber was fatally shot after he and two accomplices tried to ambushed their would-be victims. Police say that a Marrero, Louisiana couple was walking from their driveway to their house when a trio of armed robbers approached and brandished a gun. One of the would-be victims reportedly drew his own gun and shot one of the robbers. The robber's two accomplices are said to have fled, leaving the couple unharmed. The robber, whose name was not released pending notification of his relatives, died at a nearby hospital, according to police. As we’ve seen in the USA as well... Self Defense Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407043/posts#comment Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:46:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405924/posts VALLEY STREAM (WPIX) - A Nassau County jewelry store owner was shot in the torso as he faced three would-be robbers and, amazingly, was able to detain one suspect until police arrived. At 7:11 p.m., three suspects -- a woman and two men -- attempted to rob Papandrew Jewelers, located at 11 Sunrise Highway at Franklin Avenue in Valley Stream. One man, Edward Hamilton, 24, of Brooklyn, produced a handgun and the store owner retrieved his own gun from behind a display case, according to police. The two exchanged gunfire when Hamilton jumped over the display case. The store owner... wpix.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405924/posts#comment Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:23:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405920/posts * HOUSTON - A would-be robber is shot to death by a tire store owner in north Houston, and officers are searching for three suspects who got away. The shooting took place after 8 p.m. Wednesday at the 11100 block of Bauman Road. Police say four men tried to stage a robbery at the El Mante Tire Shop at the 11000 block of Bauman Road at approximately 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The store owner, who has a license to carry a concealed handgun, drew his weapon and started shooting. One robbery suspect died in the shop, but three others escaped in... myfoxhouston http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405920/posts#comment Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:19:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405698/posts An Orange County couple is recovering from a terrifying shoot-out with a robber. The couple was jumped at the gate of their Ocoee subdivision late Tuesday night, not far from the Gas Food and Go convenience store they own on Silver Star Road in Pine Hills. The husband was back at work Wednesday afternoon and he had two wounds on his forehead. His wife was in the hospital recovering after getting shot once in the shoulder. AT THE SCENE: Armed Robber Ambushes Ocoee Couple The couple was heading home after a night of work when they were ambushed. As Phai... wftv http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405698/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:29:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405696/posts ALAMO — In a botched robbery Thursday night, a suspect shot a jewelry store employee who returned fire and shot the male robber, a sheriff's spokesman said. The shooting reportedly occurred at 7:15 p.m. during an attempted robbery at Alamo Jewelry Mart, 3189 Danville Blvd. The victim, a 53-year-old Hercules resident, who was shot in the upper torso, was rushed to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, investigators said, and was in fair condition. Once police arrived, the suspect, who also was shot, holed himself in the store, holding a handgun to his own head, said Contra Costa sheriff's... Contra Costa Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405696/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:23:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401925/posts An Atlanta, Georgia liquor store owner shot an armed robber who had just murdered an employee. Police say that an armed robber walked in to the Moreland Package Store, demanded money, and shot a clerk multiple times. Although mortally wounded from robber's shots, the clerk was reportedly able to yell for help, which prompted the store owner to grab his own gun and rush to the clerk's aid. The store owner is said to have shot the robber twice, in the arm and the leg. Police have reportedly taken a suspect into custody, and the store owner was unharmed. This... Self Defense Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401925/posts#comment Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:42:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401772/posts ST. PETERSBURG — Now that surveillance cameras are watching virtually every store and parking lot, it's increasingly common to see footage of robberies, fights and even shootings. But the disturbing video of a double murder in downtown St. Petersburg is something different. In graphic detail, with eight different cameras and relatively good sound, the video shows the entire August 2008 robbery of Central Food Mart, and the shootings of three men. Even in an era when video has become ubiquitous, prosecutors say this stands out as perhaps the clearest and most complete recording ever of a local murder — and... St. Petersburg Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401772/posts#comment Mon, 7 Dec 2009 01:42:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2400430/posts EL CAJON — A gunman who attempted to rob a market in unincorporated El Cajon got cold feet and ran away empty-handed, authorities said today.snipThe clerk told the gunman most of the money was kept below the counter and began to reach in that direction, he said, adding that the would-be robber then ran away, possibly fearing the clerk was reaching for a weapon. San Diego Union Tribune - Sign On San Diego http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2400430/posts#comment Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:57:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399253/posts A would-be armed robber apparently had second thoughts when an employee pulled out his shotgun Monday night. It happened at the Salem & Sons Convenience Store on Sunset Avenue in Rocky Mount around 10:20 p.m. Police say employees were inside cleaning up, and saw a customer at the front door. They let the man inside, but at the same time another man came in as well and showed a black handgun in the direction of an employee. That employee immediately got his shotgun, racked the slide, and pointed it at the would-be robber. The robber then turned around and slowly... witn http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399253/posts#comment Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:50:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392501/posts A man who Bessemer police said was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon as he attempted to rob a business has been identifed by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office as Kevin Dudley, 41, of Pleasant Grove. Dudley, armed with a shotgun, attempted to rob The Bait Shop at 729 9th St. N. in Bessemer, said Capt. Mike Roper. The owner shot and killed him, Roper said. The Birmingham News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392501/posts#comment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:42:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391486/posts Vietnam veteran robbed, killed on his way to deposit VFW money William Burtner had helped raise money for WWII vets' trip to Washington Army veteran William Burtner survived Vietnam and dedicated his life to helping other veterans. On Monday, Burtner was about to enter a bank in Midlothian to deposit money that the south suburb's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2580 had raised during a benefit. He never made it inside. Burtner, 65, was assaulted and robbed outside the bank. He died Wednesday night in Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. An autopsy Thursday concluded Burtner died of hypertensive... chicago tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391486/posts#comment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:07:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391429/posts EAST ST. LOUIS — A store clerk in East St. Louis killed robber Larando King, but it was holdup accomplice Michael T. Hunter Jr., who was charged Friday with first-degree murder, officials said. CRIME STATS bullet Get the breaking news from our St. Louis Crime Beat blog bullet See stats around St. Louis and the nation in our searchable database. A person committing a felony can be charged with murder under Illinois law for the death of anyone during the crime. St. Clair County State's Attorney Robert Haida, whose office filed the charge, said in a prepared statement: "I commend... St. Louis Post Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391429/posts#comment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:21:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2390670/posts Two people attempted to rob the BFM Market in East St. Louis at 4 am yesterday. An alert employee shot at the robbers, who retreated. One of the wounded robbers was dropped off at the hospital, where he expired of his injuries. The other robber is still at large. Free Republic is banned from posting the original sources. Internet reports http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2390670/posts#comment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:11:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2390662/posts Two men attempted to Rob Gifford's gas station in Reader Sunday night, but all they got away with were some ventilation holes in their getaway vehicle. At approximately 11:20 p.m. a man went to the residence next door to the station and asked owner Tom Gifford if he could use his phone because his car had broken down. Gifford got the phone and when he turned around, the man was holding an knife and a second man wearing a ski mask was in his house holding a pistol. The unmasked man asked for money and drugs; Gifford complied. "They didn't... Wetzelchronicle.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2390662/posts#comment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:02:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388077/posts Police say the man came into the D and A game room on Westheimer at noon Monday, pulled a gun and demanded money from the manager. As the man was leaving, the manager pulled out a gun and shot him. He later died at a hospital. No one else was hurt. Police tell us the manager will not face any charges. ktrk http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388077/posts#comment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:44:58 GMT