(TN) Permit holder shoots knife-wielding robber 02-21-03

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Gun trumps knife in robbery attempt
By News Sentinel staff
February 21, 2003

An alleged Thursday night robbery attempt was foiled by superior
weaponry when a knife-wielding intruder was stopped by two gunshots.

A clerk’s husband at the Merita Bread Bakery Outlet on Greenway Drive
shot the unidentified intruder twice, apparently in the arm and leg,
according to Knoxville Police Lt. David Rousch.

James Petty, 64, was helping his wife, Wanda clean up and close the
store when a man entered about 5:30 p.m. and demanded money, Rousch
said.

As the suspect attacked James Petty, he drew a firearm and fired in
self-defense, Rousch said.

Officers said Petty has a permit to carry the weapon.

The suspect’s injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, and he
was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

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