Robbery at Rose Garden Stop By Hero with Smith & Wesson

By Ammoland

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Las Vegas, NV –-(Ammoland.com)- KEZI 9 News in Eugene, Oregon reports this week (6/28/16) a casual stroll through Rose Garden Park suddenly turned into a violent confrontation. Police responded to an apparent robbery attempt in on Sunday afternoon.

The 29 year old intended victim was on a date with his girlfriend, when another male appeared and asked them for money. The male half of the couple responded that they do not give money out. The individual then displayed a knife and began to close the distance between himself and the couple, described as about seven feet.

The male victim drew his .380 Smith & Wesson Bodyguard and aimed it toward the now threatening suspect. The suspect immediately stopped moving forward. After an exchange of words, the would-be robber took off running.

The couple called 911. Responding police officers …Read the Rest

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