Dramatic surveillance video captured the moment a Norco, California, liquor store owner used his shotgun to shoot a would-be robber who was armed with a rifle.
This from revolver.news.
#BREAKING: "More people need to vote and vote the right way," says the 80 year old #Norco store owner that blasted a would-be robber with a shotgun. Owner Craig Cope is back to work today, and has this message for politicians… pic.twitter.com/F72iaUsogm
— Jeff Vaughn (@JeffVaughn) August 2, 2022
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Footage shows the armed suspect burst into the business and the owner immediately shoot a single blast from his firearm.
Cameras outside captured the suspect frantically screaming:
He shot my arm off! He shot my arm off!
Multiple suspects then quickly take off in a dark-colored SUV and almost leave a person behind, the footage shows.
Authorities say the incident happened at Norco Market & Liquor in the 800 block of Sixth Street around 2:47 a.m. Sunday.
Four suspects armed with long guns were involved in the attempted robbery and were wearing facial coverings, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
#WATCH: "He shot my arm off," cries would-be robber after 80 year old #Norco store owner shoots him with a shotgun. Four arrested, one remains in hospital. Store owner expected back at work. pic.twitter.com/i3LAVdv5WL
— Jeff Vaughn (@JeffVaughn) August 2, 2022
Nice shooting, Dead Eye!
Advice from the wife of the store owner following this robbery attempt:
Stay out of Norco. Because in Norco everyone has a gun.