Shoot Me!': Woman Records Terrifying Dramatic Standoff Between Police and Armed Suspect

A North Carolina woman on Thursday managed to record an intense standoff between sheriff's deputies and an armed man suspected of trying to rob a pharmacy.

Police say Tyler Kennedy, 26, entered a CVS Pharmacy around 3 p.m. carrying a shotgun, WCNC-TV reported.

He allegedly jumped the pharmacy counter and demanded money, but fled when he failed to convince the cashiers to turn over the registers.

Kennedy took off in a gray Toyota Tundra pickup truck, officials said, and was quickly chased down by deputies. He exited his truck and took off on foot. Deputies closed in on Kennedy, who was also wearing a bulletproof vest, and an intense gunfight ensued.

Home video captured the moment Sheriff's deputies downed an armed suspect (image source: screen grab)

The CVS Kennedy reportedly held up (image source: screen grab)

Local woman Lori Tyson managed to capture the ordeal on camera as it unfolded in her backyard.

You can see the standoff here (content warning: video contains material that may be disturbing to some):

Deputies fired a few rounds at Kennedy, striking him in the lower body and disabling him. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was treated for his wounds.

The investigation into the robbery attempt is ongoing. WCNC reported charges are expected to be brought against Kennedy.

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