Crime of the Week, 04/17/08

CRIME TYPE: Armed Robbery/Shooting with Intent to Kill

DATE: February 28, 2008

TIME: 7:20 p.m.

LOCATION: 6522 E. 15th Street

VICTIM: Inner City Ink

SYNOPSIS:  On February 28, 2008 at 7:34 p.m., officers responded to a shooting/armed robbery at Inner City Ink, located at 6522 E. 15th Street. On this date at approximately 7:20 p.m., an older black male entered the business and began asking about tattoos. Approximately two minutes later, a younger black male entered the store and produced a black revolver. The subject ordered the two employees to the ground.  When the employees refused the suspect shot both employees. The suspects fled the store in a 90’s model Ford Probe, described as a champagne color. Suspect #1 was described as a black male, 40-50 years old.  Suspect #2 was described as a black male, 20-30 years old. He had a green bandana covering his face.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000