APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An armed robber was arrested while trying to run away from the scene, Appleton police say.
*WARNING: The photo of the suspect may be disturbing to some viewers
Officers were called to Memorial Liquor on S. Memorial Dr. just after midnight Wednesday.
When authorities arrived, they found an employee of the store had sustained non-life threatening injuries after being struck several times by the suspect who was armed with a handgun.
During the robbery, the suspect did fire the gun one time. No one was struck by the round but the suspect injured himself by the firearm recoiling and striking him in the forehead.
Officers safely arrested the suspect as he was leaving the area. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
Police say they are recommending a number of charges against the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Kyle D. Peebles of Appleton.
Kyle Peebles (Outagamie Co. Jail)
Those charges include armed robbery, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, substantial battery and felon in possession of a firearm.
No formal charges have been filed at this time.
The investigation into this incident in ongoing. If anyone has any additional information, please contact Sgt. Lidbury of the Appleton Police Department at 920-832-5538.
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