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Gun trumps knife in robbery attempt
By News Sentinel staff
February 21, 2003
An alleged Thursday night robbery attempt was foiled by superior weaponry when a knife-wielding intruder was stopped by two gunshots.
A clerk's husband at the Merita Bread Bakery Outlet on Greenway Drive shot the unidentified intruder twice, apparently in the arm and leg, according to Knoxville Police Lt. David Rousch.
James Petty, 64, was helping his wife, Wanda clean up and close the store when a man entered about 5:30 p.m. and demanded money, Rousch said.
As the suspect attacked James Petty, he drew a firearm and fired in self-defense, Rousch said.
Officers said Petty has a permit to carry the weapon.
The suspect's injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, and he was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Charges are pending.
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/local_news/article/0,1406,KNS_347_1759686,00.html
By News Sentinel staff
February 21, 2003
An alleged Thursday night robbery attempt was foiled by superior weaponry when a knife-wielding intruder was stopped by two gunshots.
A clerk's husband at the Merita Bread Bakery Outlet on Greenway Drive shot the unidentified intruder twice, apparently in the arm and leg, according to Knoxville Police Lt. David Rousch.
James Petty, 64, was helping his wife, Wanda clean up and close the store when a man entered about 5:30 p.m. and demanded money, Rousch said.
As the suspect attacked James Petty, he drew a firearm and fired in self-defense, Rousch said.
Officers said Petty has a permit to carry the weapon.
The suspect's injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, and he was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Charges are pending.
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/local_news/article/0,1406,KNS_347_1759686,00.html
