22.07.2024 09:50
In the town of Norco, California, 80-year-old grocery store owner James Craig Cope stopped an armed man attempting to rob his shop by shooting him with a shotgun. According to security camera footage, one of the robbers arrived at the store with a black SUV and entered the shop with a rifle. However, Cope quickly reacted and injured the attacker with a single shot from behind the glass display. Shortly after, four suspects were apprehended at a nearby hospital. The police arrested three of the suspects and set a bail of $500,000 for each of them.
Last weekend, an interesting incident occurred in the town of Norco, California. 80-year-old grocery store owner James Craig Cope repelled an armed man trying to rob his shop by shooting him with a shotgun.
The incident took place around 2:45 am on Sunday morning. According to security camera footage, one of the robbers who arrived in a black SUV entered the store with a rifle. However, Cope quickly acted and shot the attacker with a single shot from behind the glass display case. The injured robber shouted, "You blew my arm off!" and fled.
Shortly after, four suspects were apprehended at a nearby hospital. One of them was receiving treatment for a gunshot wound. The others were found in a stolen vehicle.
The police arrested three suspects and set a bail of $500,000 for each. The suspects face charges of attempted robbery, elder abuse, and illegal firearm possession. The fourth suspect is still receiving treatment at the hospital.
Tamara Gibbons, who works at Norco Market, said that they were discussing how they could protect themselves with their colleagues after the incident. Gibbons said, "This incident shows that elderly people can also defend themselves."
Support rallies have been held at the store since the incident. The police appreciate Cope's courageous actions, and the investigation is still ongoing.
This incident has brought up the security concerns and the right to self-defense of small business owners.