The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 19-year-old Dominic Dion Robinson for attempted robbery after he was shot by a victim defending himself in a parking lot. Robinson allegedly attempted to carjack and rob a man at a Speedway convenience store on March 29, brandishing a firearm before the victim drew his own weapon and shot him in self-defense.
Robinson, who suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, has multiple charges against him, including possession of a stolen firearm and resisting arrest, after reportedly attempting to flee from authorities during his court appearance. Currently held in the Johnston County Detention Center with a bond set at $210,000, Robinson’s situation highlights the rising incidents of armed confrontations during robberies, raising questions about personal safety and self-defense rights.
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