Citizen Fires At Robbery Suspects

Sep 09, 2017 at 12:22 pm by bryan


Murfreesboro Police are investigating a shooting outside Victoria Secret in The Avenue of Murfreesboro. It occurred around 11:30 Saturday morning (9/9/2017).

Sergeant Kyle Evans told NewsRadio WGNS that officers learned that a private citizen, armed with a handgun, reportedly observed two male suspects stealing from Victoria Secret in the Avenue of Murfreesboro. This individual allegely confronted the suspects outside the store.

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Evans notes that the suspects fled to a waiting car, which was driven by a female accomplice.

Evans said, "The suspect vehicle attempted to flee the parking area and the individual who had previously confronted the suspects, shot one round at the fleeing vehicle. The fleeing car struck two other vehicles as it escaped the parking area."

He told WGNS that the escape vehicle was a silver Nissan Altima with temporary tags. Officers set-up check points on roads exiting the area, but signs of that Nissan were never found.

At this time it is unknown if the vehicle or anyone inside it was struck by the bullet fired at the vehicle.

Murfreesboro Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident.

NewsRadio WGNS will keep you informed.

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