McCoy entered the carry-out pizza location wearing a ski mask and gloves and attempted to rob the store.
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The above article states it wasn’t sure if the ‘dearly departed’ had a gun or not.
Seeing as how there were witnesses, and the ‘alleged’ entrepreneur was wearing a ski mask out of season this looks like a ‘good shoot’....Not sure I would dispatch him with abandon UNLESS he became a direct threat to me or the customers...
We should be able to take him out if he is taking your hard earned cash but .......
“Branum said there were “seven or eight” employees inside the building at the time of the incident but no customers were present.
Police would not say if McCoy was armed, and no additional details about the robbery attempt were disclosed Monday. Branum did confirm there is surveillance video of the incident.
“We are gathering information, and ultimately, we will have to meet with the prosecutor’s office so they can make a decision on whether or not charges will be filed,” Branum said.
The Richmond law firm of Moore Kemp released a statement on Padgett’s behalf Monday that said, “We have confidence in the investigative process and Mr. Padgett will continue to cooperate with the detectives. Mr. Padgett acted quickly and decisively to protect both his business and his daughter.
“Mr. Padgett and his family are still recovering from this tragedy but are expected to resume business Thursday. Mr. Padgett, his family and employees are grateful for the support they have received in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers extend to the family of Mr. McCoy, his friends and loved ones.”...”