Robbery Suspect Was Paying So Much Attention to Clerk That He Didn't Realize What Was Sneaking Up Behind Him

At around 8:40 p.m. on Monday, an armed robbery suspect entered a Hang Time apparel store in Indianapolis and demanded cash from one of the clerks.

The masked man was given the cash he desired by the clerk — but instead of leaving, he went after the clerk for a second time when the employee tried to dial 911.

Source: IMPD

With all of his attention focused on the one clerk, the armed robber didn’t realize there was someone sneaking up behind him. Unfortunately, for the robber, the person was a second clerk who was carrying a firearm.

The armed clerk then opened fire on the robber, the Indianapolis Star reports. Police eventually arrived on the scene and found the wounded suspect.

IMPD on the scene of a robbery at 38th and Meridian. Police said store clerk shot suspect. https://t.co/m2Z7ONlKmm

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The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Carlos Brookins, was in critical condition on Tuesday.

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