Masked Gunman Killed by Employee During Attempted Robbery at Sugar’s Crab Shack
A robbery attempt at a local restaurant ended in gunfire Thursday night when an employee shot and killed an armed suspect who entered the business wearing a mask and carrying a firearm.
According to Richmond Police, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Sugar’s Crab Shack on Chamberlayne Avenue, just across from the Fourth Police Precinct. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Dominique Epps of Henrico County, entered the restaurant with apparent intent to rob the establishment. An employee confronted Epps and exchanged gunfire with him, fatally shooting the suspect.
Epps died at the scene. The employee, whose name has not been released, remained on-site and cooperated fully with investigators. Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards stated that no charges have been filed against the employee at this time, describing the shooting as likely an act of self-defense.
According to Richmond Police, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Sugar’s Crab Shack on Chamberlayne Avenue, just across from the Fourth Police Precinct. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Dominique Epps of Henrico County, entered the restaurant with apparent intent to rob the establishment. An employee confronted Epps and exchanged gunfire with him, fatally shooting the suspect.
Epps died at the scene. The employee, whose name has not been released, remained on-site and cooperated fully with investigators. Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards stated that no charges have been filed against the employee at this time, describing the shooting as likely an act of self-defense.
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