norriscooper
Aug 8th, 2008, 10:56 am
Clay County authorities on Tuesday charged a 17-year-old who was shot in the head after he allegedly tried to rob a couple Saturday at a Northland automated-teller machine.
Christian D. Johnson of Gladstone was charged with attempted first-degree robbery. He was also charged with first-degree robbery in connection with a separate holdup at a convenience store earlier Saturday.
The bond for Johnson, who remained hospitalized Tuesday, was set at $100,000.
According to court records, the attempted robbery at the ATM occurred about 9 a.m. Saturday. Johnson was shot in the head by his alleged intended victim outside a Bank of America at North Oak Trafficway and Barry Road.
Johnson is accused of trying to hold up two people at gunpoint at the machine, court records said. As he was leaving, his victim got a gun from his car and ordered the robber to stop. Johnson allegedly pointed his gun at the robbery victim, who then fired at Johnson, court records said.
Clay County Prosecutor Daniel White said no criminal charges are being considered against the 61-year-old man who shot Johnson.
“It’s clear from the statement he gave police that the victim felt his life — or his wife’s life — was at risk,” White said. “He only fired when Johnson turned back toward him, gun in hand.”
“The shooting appears completely justifiable,” he said.
White said Johnson survived the gunshot and is expected to be released from an area hospital by the weekend.
Authorities said that before the attempted ATM robbery, Johnson allegedly held up the Pour Boy gas station in the 4200 block of North Oak Street Trafficway.
Just before 7 a.m. a gunman walked into the store, paced the aisles and then brandished what appeared to be a handgun. The clerk gave money to the gunman, who then fled, court records said.
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Christian D. Johnson of Gladstone was charged with attempted first-degree robbery. He was also charged with first-degree robbery in connection with a separate holdup at a convenience store earlier Saturday.
The bond for Johnson, who remained hospitalized Tuesday, was set at $100,000.
According to court records, the attempted robbery at the ATM occurred about 9 a.m. Saturday. Johnson was shot in the head by his alleged intended victim outside a Bank of America at North Oak Trafficway and Barry Road.
Johnson is accused of trying to hold up two people at gunpoint at the machine, court records said. As he was leaving, his victim got a gun from his car and ordered the robber to stop. Johnson allegedly pointed his gun at the robbery victim, who then fired at Johnson, court records said.
Clay County Prosecutor Daniel White said no criminal charges are being considered against the 61-year-old man who shot Johnson.
“It’s clear from the statement he gave police that the victim felt his life — or his wife’s life — was at risk,” White said. “He only fired when Johnson turned back toward him, gun in hand.”
“The shooting appears completely justifiable,” he said.
White said Johnson survived the gunshot and is expected to be released from an area hospital by the weekend.
Authorities said that before the attempted ATM robbery, Johnson allegedly held up the Pour Boy gas station in the 4200 block of North Oak Street Trafficway.
Just before 7 a.m. a gunman walked into the store, paced the aisles and then brandished what appeared to be a handgun. The clerk gave money to the gunman, who then fled, court records said.
http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/735834.html