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Fatal shooting at Johnston convenience store linked to string of robberies
Updated 7:28 p.m. Thursday 11/14/19
Benson, N.C. — A man was shot and killed overnight at a convenience store in Johnston County in what authorities say was part of a string of robberies in the area.
Two men wearing masks entered the Scotchman convenience store, at 12320 N.C. Highway 210 near the McGee’s Crossroads community, at about 1:30 a.m., authorities said.
Joseph Bowling, 23, was visiting his mother, who works at the store, and jumped between her and the armed robbers when they demanded her phone, according to his stepfather, Rex Bowling. After he was shot, Joseph Bowling chased the robbers out the door before he died, his stepfather said.
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Garner Police Investigators Link Robberies
Post Date:11/14/2019 4:29 PM
Garner investigators are working in cooperation with Johnston County Sheriff’s Office investigators on three recent armed robberies occurring in both jurisdictions. The first armed robbery occurred in Johnston County at the Reedy Creek Gas, Grocery, and Grill on NC 210, Four Oaks, on 11/12/19 at 19:24 hrs. The second armed robbery occurred on 11/14/19 at 00:54 hrs. at Han-Dee Hugo, 401 Benson Rd., Garner. The third armed robbery and homicide occurred on 11/14/19 at 01:23 hrs. at Scotchman on NC 210, Benson. At this time investigators believed all three robberies are related. The suspects are described as two black males. Investigators are releasing the following suspect images from the robbery at the Han-Dee Hugo. The vehicle picture is from the homicide and robbery occurring at Scotchman.
Fatal shooting at Johnston convenience store linked to string of robberies
Updated 7:28 p.m. Thursday 11/14/19
Benson, N.C. — A man was shot and killed overnight at a convenience store in Johnston County in what authorities say was part of a string of robberies in the area.
Two men wearing masks entered the Scotchman convenience store, at 12320 N.C. Highway 210 near the McGee’s Crossroads community, at about 1:30 a.m., authorities said.
Joseph Bowling, 23, was visiting his mother, who works at the store, and jumped between her and the armed robbers when they demanded her phone, according to his stepfather, Rex Bowling. After he was shot, Joseph Bowling chased the robbers out the door before he died, his stepfather said.
https://www.garnernc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1019/17?backlist=/departments/police
Garner Police Investigators Link Robberies
Post Date:11/14/2019 4:29 PM
Garner investigators are working in cooperation with Johnston County Sheriff’s Office investigators on three recent armed robberies occurring in both jurisdictions. The first armed robbery occurred in Johnston County at the Reedy Creek Gas, Grocery, and Grill on NC 210, Four Oaks, on 11/12/19 at 19:24 hrs. The second armed robbery occurred on 11/14/19 at 00:54 hrs. at Han-Dee Hugo, 401 Benson Rd., Garner. The third armed robbery and homicide occurred on 11/14/19 at 01:23 hrs. at Scotchman on NC 210, Benson. At this time investigators believed all three robberies are related. The suspects are described as two black males. Investigators are releasing the following suspect images from the robbery at the Han-Dee Hugo. The vehicle picture is from the homicide and robbery occurring at Scotchman.
