Pharmacist Ruins Armed Robbery By Opening Fire On Suspects

By G. Halek

APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA — When two armed robbers entered a small pharmacy in Apple Valley, the pharmacist knew he had only moments to grab his gun to protect himself and the other employees. He was able to wound one of the suspects in a brief exchange of gunfire before the other one fled. The wounded suspect was taken to the hospital by police and will be sent to jail once he is stable.

According to the Victorville Daily Press, employees present during the shootout were in shock by how quickly the situation escalated. The two armed robbers had bandanas over their faces and pointing their guns at employees.

“I thought it was a prank call at first,” the employee said. “I’ve heard about pharmacies being robbed before, but never would have imagined it happening here.”

The pharmacist complied with all requests from police and is not presently looking at facing charges in connection to the shooting of one of the two armed robbers.

The other armed robber managed to escape in his vehicle.

That is how fast a situation can be over and done if a law-abiding gun owner is able to defend himself. The shooting event was probably over in a matter …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation