Thursday, February 19, 2015

Robbery Suspect Shot By Pharmacist Dies From Injuries

 

Kanawha County deputies said a robbery suspect shot by a Pinch pharmacist has died from his injuries.

The robbery occurred about 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Good Pharmacy on North Pinch Road, according to a news release from the sheriff’s department. Deputies said a masked male suspect entered the pharmacy and pointed a firearm at the staff. The pharmacist on duty pulled his own firearm that he was carrying concealed and fired the weapon at the suspect. The suspect was struck and fell onto the pharmacy floor. Staff at the pharmacy then began to perform lifesaving measures on the suspect.

The suspect was transported to Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital where he was taken into surgery. The suspect did succumb to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Deputies said the name of the deceased will be released at a later time pending notification to the family. Currently, based upon witness interviews and video evidence charges will not be filed against the pharmacist, deputies said. The circumstances of this case will be forwarded to the Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.

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2 comments:

  1. Another feel good story to make one's day. It seems that the pharmacist knew what he was doing. I am sure the staff, got to practice some of their medical training, in a more realistic setup. Lastly the taxpayers got a little break too. kudos.
    Take away lesson here for the bad guys: Attempting to rob a pharmacy just might get you killed. Strongly recommend you reconsider the decission to do so.

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    1. Attempting to rob a pharmacy just might get you killed. Strongly recommend you reconsider the decission to do so.

      A good sign to put everywhere, just fill in the blank.

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