Florida robbery suspect fleeing police shot 8 times by store clerk: 'Swift end to dirtbag's crime spree'

An armed robbery suspect in Florida was shot eight times by a store clerk while trying to make a getaway from the scene of the crime, according to the sheriff’s office. The suspect, 30-year-old Nathan Jerrell Edwards, had been on a crime spree, committing robberies at four different businesses within a span of just two hours. He fled on foot from a MetroPCS store in Winter Garden, but was pursued by the store clerk who fired his weapon, hitting Edwards multiple times. The suspect is currently in critical condition at a nearby hospital but is expected to survive. The sheriff’s office praised the clerk’s actions, stating that he put an end to Edwards’ crime spree and prevented further harm to the community. This incident highlights the importance of being prepared and taking quick action in dangerous situations.