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Would-be armed robber shot, killed at Gaston County convenience store: Police

By Abby Mittower,

2024-09-11

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — A man is dead after Gaston County Police say he tried to rob a convenience store.

Officials say on Tuesday, September 10, Victor Almodovar Jr., armed with a handgun, tried to rob Will’s Food Store on Hickory Grove Road by demanding money from an employee.

A customer with a handgun shot Almodovar Jr. during the armed robbery, according to authorities. Almodovar Jr. was taken to Caromont Regional Hospital but later died.

No one has been arrested, and no one else was hurt. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. M. Rheinson at 704 866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704 861-8000.

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brent hulderman

09-12

score one for the good guys

michael walsh

09-12

lesson learned, he won't ever do that again

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