Tuesday Feel Good Stories

WPD: Suspect shot by victim during armed robbery
By Jim Gentry

Mr. Flint needs a new line of work.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – An armed robbery suspect was shot by one of his would-be victims Wednesday night, according to Wilmington police.

Wilmington Police Department officials say officers responded to the 500 block of Steamboat Springs Avenue Wednesday night in reference to an armed robbery in progress.

The suspect fled the scene before they arrived.

The victims told police that during the robbery, they were able to overpower the suspect and shoot him.

Shortly afterward, William Earl Flint arrived at Cape Fear Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Investigators determined Flint was the robbery suspect.

The entire article may be found at WECT 6

Extra cool points if the clerk used a black powder pistol.
Police investigating after person shot by clerk during reported robbery in Independence (Kansas City, MO)
KMBC 9 News Staff

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. —
The Independence Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened during an alleged robbery Thursday evening.

Police said during a reported robbery of a business near 24 Highway and Jennings, the store clerk shot the would-be robber around 7:30 p.m.

One person was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. No word yet on their condition.

No additional details are available at this time.

Find the article at KMBC News 9

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