Lawrence Police Sergeant Stops Robbery In Progress; Shots Fired
LAWRENCE (CBS) - A Lawrence Police sergeant stopped a robbery in progress early Saturday morning. The suspect, who is in custody, tried to rob someone in a wheelchair, police said.
"I'm in a wheelchair in front of a store, he bumps into me on purpose, wants to shake my hand and say sorry, but that was just a cue to reach for my phone," said the victim, who asked not to be identified.
The alleged attempted robbery happened near Broadway and Haverhill streets.
"He pulled out a gun, but little did he know, there was a cop at the light seeing the whole thing," the victim said.
Police said the suspect waved a gun at the sergeant, who told the suspect to put the gun down several times. The sergeant then fired his own gun.
"I just heard a boom and one of my clients said, 'Oh, somebody was shot!'" said bystander Trinidad Martinez.
The suspect was not injured but was taken into custody. Arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday.
