An 18-year-old man was shot when a robber with two guns opened fire inside an East Memphis convenience store late Wednesday night.
Police said the suspect, who was wearing a green hooded jacket and checkered house slippers, tried to rob several people at the Sharpe Avenue business when the victim pulled out a gun.
According to the police report, the wounded teen told officers the suspect robbed his friend and tried to rob him, and that’s when the two exchanged gunfire.
The store’s surveillance cameras captured a shootout between the victim and the robber.
In the video, the suspect can be seen firing a weapon at someone and hitting items on store shelves. The robber then runs behind the counter and fires two handguns.
The victim who was shot was taken to the Regional One in critical condition. Police are still looking for the suspect.
Only thing I can say is that I wish these young guys get something better to do,” said an East Memphis man.
Neighbors say they were not shocked learning about a shootout happening at the convenience store.
The suspect is believed to be between 17 and 20 years of age.
