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Clerk pulls handgun on robber, one shot fired before suspect flees empty-handed

Published December 27th, 2006 | 0 Comments

A would-be-robber got more than he bargained for from behind the counter of a local convenience store.

At about 2:47 Wednesday morning, Kingsport Police responded to Central Chevron and Food Mart, 220 Carolina Pottery Drive. The clerk stated a white male entered the store with a knife and demanded all the money.

But, according to police, at this point the clerk pulled a handgun from behind the counter. When he told the suspect to leave, he lunged towards the clerk. One shot was fired in to the air, spooking the robber, who then fled empty-handed.

The clerk said he ran to an automobile parked at a nearby business. Police report the vehicle can only be described as having a loud aftermarket exhaust.

According to statements from the clerk, the suspect had the lower part of his face and top of his head covered, revealing only his eyes. He was wearing a long sleeve brown shirt, possibly hooded, and dark blue jeans.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Kingsport Police at 246-9111, or the Criminal Investigations Division at 229-9429.

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