MAPLEWOOD, Mo. — An employee shot a man who tried to rob a store in Maplewood Wednesday evening.
According to the Maplewood Police Department police chief, there was an attempted hold up at the Boost Mobile at 7222 Manchester Rd. around 6:15 p.m.
Police say the Boost Mobile employee was alone when the man came in with a gun. The employee was able to pull out his own gun and shoot the suspect. The clerk was unhurt.
The 21-year-old suspect was shot three times by the employee and underwent surgery. Police said the suspect was found inside the break room of the store.
Police said the employee who shot the man is cooperating with investigators, and they won't likely ask for charges against the clerk, who they say acted in self-defense.
The suspect robber's condition has not been made available.
Authorities say the robbery suspect has an extensive criminal history involving burglaries and robberies.