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unsuccessful robber shoots self in

2008 Reader Submission
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Unsuccessful robber shoots self in foot 01/23/08

CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - Authorities said an unsuccessful robber shot himself in the foot ... by shooting himself in the foot. Police said Kelvin Ethelbert Roberts, 28, botched his plans to rob a Cherryville convenience store by accidentally shooting his right foot. ADVERTISEMENT

According to an arrest warrant, Roberts dropped a .45-caliber handgun in front of Gasland USA on Sunday. The gun hit the ground and went off, a bullet striking Roberts in the foot.

Roberts faces several charges that include attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a weapon of mass destruction. Police said the handgun had been altered to fire .410 shotgun shells.

Authorities said Roberts was in illegal possession of the gun because of his felony cocaine possession conviction in 2002 in Chautauqua County, New York.

Cherryville is about 40 miles northwest of Charlotte.

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Submitted on 01/23/2008

Submitted by: Scott Wickham
Reference: The Shelby Star, http://www.shelbystar.com

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Bruce said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
Maybe it's just me but this story sounds much more appropriate for sites like dumbcrooks.com than here. While shooting yourself in the foot like that requires a decent amount of stupidity it's really not a life threatening wound. Let's see what the others have to say. Thanks for sending this in, Scott.


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Normally I would say that this was just another dumb crook story but the image of the idiot dropping the gun and shooting himself in the foot lends a very cartoon like air to this one. That, and the fact that he altered the gun to shoot .410 shotgun shells sets this one apart in my opinion. Thanks, Scott


James said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
I do agree that this is essentially a dumb crook story, but Chip DOES have a very valid point here! I will vote to keep it afloat, if nothing else! Thanks, Scott!


Jorge said:
Definitely Toss: Not Amusing


Shadow said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
I think that altering the gun puts him a cut above as Chippoints out and I think Darwin should have a looksee :)


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