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Robbery Gone Wrong: Man Shot in Leg During Dollar General Attack
18 Jul
Summary
- Man arrested for armed robbery and shooting outside a Dollar General.
- Victim shot in the leg during the confrontation but suspect fled.
- Suspect faces multiple felony charges including aggravated assault.
A man identified as Jarrid Carter, 30, was apprehended by Gainesville police on Friday evening. He is accused of shooting an individual during an armed robbery attempt outside a local Dollar General store. The incident occurred on Thursday when the victim and his girlfriend were in the parking lot to return merchandise.
According to the victim, Carter approached him, brandished a firearm, and demanded his belongings. The victim attempted to disarm Carter, resulting in a struggle during which a shot was fired, striking the victim in the leg. Carter then fled the premises without stealing any property.
Carter is now facing a slate of serious charges, including aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal attempt at armed robbery, and various gun-related offenses. The arrest follows an investigation by Gainesville police into the violent encounter.
