A robber had a surprise waiting for him after attempting to hold up a convenience store overnight. A customer was armed with a gun and used it on him.
The robbery happened after 9:30 p.m. Sunday at the Shell gas station on Les Harrison and Culebra.
Investigators said a robbery suspect walked into the store. He was concealing a hammer beneath a rag while trying to make the clerk and customers believe it was a gun.
Detectives said the suspect demanded cash while pointing the weapon at the clerk.
Police said the crook placed $900 in stolen goods in a bag and ran out the front door.
A witness to the crime then opened fire on the robbery suspect, striking him once in the back. The cashier believes the robbery suspect is a frequent customer.
The suspect is at University Hospital in critical condition.
Police said the witness who shot the robber has a license to carry a concealed weapon and is not facing any charges.
