WATCH: Raleigh Police Officers Drop Armed Robber During Fatal Gunfight
Raleigh Police Offices engaged in a wild, intense gun fight May 13, killing an alleged armed robber. Officer body cam footage captured much of the gun fight, which spilled across a parking lot in broad daylight.
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The incident began when several police vehicles responded to a 9-1-1 call. The suspect, 24-year-old David Tylek Atkinson, allegedly robbed a gas station at gunpoint, according to abc11.com. Responding officers located Atkinson in a parking lot, when Atkinson reportedly drew a weapon and fired, hitting one officer in the chest. The officer’s ballistic vest stopped the bullet, as he immediately returned fire.
Footage shows the gun battle’s fatal conclusion. Several officers converge on the suspect, firing on the move. Ultimately, an officer’s bullet strikes Atkinson, stopping the threat. Officials said Atkinson died from his wounds at a local hospital, according to abc11.com. Officers found a weapon and reported stolen cash on the scene.
“I immediately looked toward the counter and that’s when I saw a man pointing a gun at the clerk’s head and so …Read the Rest
Source:: Tactical Life
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