Albany, New York

From Albany’s Fox23News.com of August 7, 2007

Store Robbery & Standoff

A store clerk fights back after an armed robbery in Albany. Tonight, a suspect is in custody following a stand off with police.

The robbery happened at Quail Street News around 5:20 A.M. Store clerk Hafiz Alam was behind the counter when a man walked in the door and demanded money. Alam opened the register and handed over the money, but while putting the cash away, the robber made a mistake. The man set his shotgun on the counter and while he wasn't paying attention Alam grabbed the gun.

The robber ran out the door while Alam called for help. Moments later, the robber came back in, struggled with Alam, and one shot is fired. Luckily, no one is injured and the robber made off with the gun and the money.

Outside, a city worker spotted the man's license plate number and thats how police tracked the suspect to his home at 71 Westerlo Street.

Police shut down streets and evacuated homes while attempting to get the man out of the house. When they got no answer Albany Police fired tear gas into the home. The suspect came out of the building and was taken into custody. He is behind bars tonight, police say he will face charges in the robbery.

Alam, the clerk in the robbery, says he will return to work for his next shift.