Moment a Michigan gas station customer shoots a robber armed with a box cutter while holding a six pack of Miller Lite beer
- The incident occurred on July 27 when the suspect, Cordelius Anthony Martin, 35, attempted to rob Stone Lake Marathon Mini Mart
- A customer with a valid concealed carry permit fired seven shots at the suspect
- The suspect was later released from the hospital and charged with three charges, including armed robbery
This is when a heroic customer stopped a man robbing a Michigan minimart by shooting the suspect—while carrying a six-pack of Miller Lite beer.
The incident occurred on July 27 when suspect Cordelius Anthony Martin, 35, armed himself with a box cutter and attempted to rob the Stone Lake Marathon cash register.
The unnamed customer, who had a valid concealed carry permit, promptly pulled out his gun and fired seven rounds at the suspect.
The customer then held the man at gunpoint until police arrived. It is not yet clear whether he will face criminal charges for the procedure.
The unnamed customer, who had a valid concealed carry permit, promptly pulled out his gun and fired seven shots at the suspect
Cordelius Anthony Martin, 35, armed himself with a box cutter and attempted to rob Stone Lake Marathon Mini Mart
Martin entered the store and announced ‘you know why I’m here’ before pulling a mask over his face. According to the police, he threatened the shop assistant with the Stanley knife.
The customer told police he couldn’t see what the robber was holding, but he saw the fear on the clerk’s face. Wood TV reported.
The man fired the shots, one hitting a liquor bottle and others grabbing the robber in the arm, back and face.
The customer told police that the suspect fell to the ground but crawled towards him.
He therefore ran to his car to get another loaded magazine and held the suspect at gunpoint until officers arrived.
The suspect was released from hospital on Wednesday and charged with three charges, including armed robbery.
It is not yet clear whether he will face criminal charges for the procedure
The robbery victim, who declined to give his name, told Target 8 that the customer “saved my life”
He is being held on $100,000 bond. Because he’s a triple felon, he could get life in prison.
Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz said he is waiting for police to complete the investigation before deciding whether to pursue criminal charges against the customer.
“In Michigan, of course, we have the defense of others as part of the law in Michigan that you can defend others if they’re in a situation where dangerous violence is being used against them,” he said.
‘And certainly in this case we look at the facts about it.’
The robbery victim, who declined to give his name, told Target 8 that the shopper “saved my life.”