Charges pressed in rural robbery

RCMP have released new details regarding a robbery that took place yesterday afternoon. A previous release indicated that the store clerk was going to be facing no charges.

RCMP have stated today that the store clerk has since been charged with a criminal code offence.

"The store clerk was found to have used the firearm carelessly, after a complaint emerged to us about a motorist having their vehicle struck by what appeared to be a stray buck from the shotgun." said Sergeant Thomas with the Blaine County RCMP.

"The roadway isn't located too far away from the building, and the possibility of a ricochet off of the metal door frame is entirely reasonable to assume."

"We're still investigating whether the complaint and allegations are true, but our investigators have determined that the store clerk did act negligently in discharging the firearm towards the fleeing robber."

Residents in the area spoke out on social media, some saying that they're now unsure how to defend their own property without being charged with something themselves.

One other man is in custody after allegedly robbing the store and various other locations, and has yet to be named.

The store clerk will not be named at this time, but they are facing the charge 'Careless use of a firearm' under Criminal Code section 86.

"We have to take in account everyones safety. A passerby was put in a position of danger based off of a careless choice. The primary suspect was fleeing. Discharging the firearm in this instance was careless."

The store clerk has been released on conditions and promise to appear, and is scheduled to appear before a justice on March 6, 2018.

Note: this story is entirely fictional and is not intended to represent any real event or person. All in good roleplay fun. Any representation to any recent, past, or future event is purely coincidental and not intended.