No charges will be filed against the man who shot an armed robber in July because it was a justified use of force, the Cass County, Michigan prosecutors announced this week.
Video of the attempted robbery was widely shared on social media because not only did the Good Samaritan shot the robber, who was threatening the clerk, but he shot him while holding a six-pack of beer. 16 News Now reports the customer has a valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License and has previous experience working as a security guard.
After reviewing witness statements, with the clerk saying the customer saved his life, and the security video of the incident, prosecutors determined charges were not warranted.
In Cass County, MI, a customer holding a six pack of beer shot an armed robber who was threatening a store clerk.
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) August 20, 2023
The county prosecutor says he is waiting for the police investigation to finish before deciding if he will criminally charge the customer: https://t.co/fEQAVRLG6R pic.twitter.com/mvtaJgntov
The would-be robber was shot multiple times but was taken to the hospital and survived. The suspect was identified as 35-year-old Cordeleus Anthony Martin of Dowagiac. He has been charged with armed robbery, assault with intent to rob while armed, felonious assault, and habitual offender (fourth offense notice). According to police, Martin was armed with a knife during the crime.