1. Arlington Texas man arrested shooting thief
2. Arlington TX man arrested shooting alleged thief.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A man has been charged with shooting a person who attempted to rob him of his rare coins in a parking lot near the Parks Mall in Arlington, Texas. The incident took place on Saturday evening, prompting a response from Arlington Police.
Details of the Incident
According to police reports, 23-year-old Edgar Ipina called the authorities to report that he had been robbed and subsequently shot at the suspect as they attempted to flee. Ipina had arranged to meet a buyer in the parking lot to sell his rare coins online. However, when he showed the coins to the buyer, the individual grabbed them and made a run for it without paying.
Ipina fired multiple shots as the buyer entered a vehicle and drove away. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Booker Ross, later arrived at a Fort Worth hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Despite Ross being unarmed and not posing a threat, Ipina was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Legal Action and Charges
Once Ross is discharged from the hospital, he will be booked and charged with Theft from Person. The police clarified that Ross was not armed and did not pose a threat during the incident.
Impact on Mall Operations
Fortunately, the shooting did not disrupt mall operations, and there were no reports of injuries to individuals at the mall or in the parking lot. The police assured that the situation was contained, and public safety was maintained.
Overall, the incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in online transactions and the importance of conducting such exchanges in safe and secure environments.
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1. Arlington Texas man arrested shooting alleged thief
2. Arlington Texas man arrested shooting thief.
