Saturday, September 10, 2005

Bridgeport, Connecticut

From the Connecticut Post of September 10, 2005
Gunplay ends robbery attempt

The owner of a city jewelry store was shot in the foot by a man trying to rob his shop Friday afternoon, but managed to shoot the robber in the leg before police arrived.

Jerry DosSantos, owner of Santos Jewelers on Main Street, was released from Bridgeport Hospital late Friday after being treated. Police said he would not be arrested.

The suspected bandit, Gregory Turner, 32, address unavailable, was reported in stable condition in St. Vincent's Medical Center.

He is charged with first-degree robbery, attempted murder, unlawful restraint, first-degree assault, illegal discharge of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit, police Lt. Mathew Cuminotto Jr. said.

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