Indiana ‘spring breakers’ fend off gunman and accomplice in alleged botched robbery attempt: report
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Four Indiana pals on spring break in Florida were confronted by a gunman at a gas station early Sunday but managed to grab the gun and tackle the would-be robber to the ground, police say a surveillance video shows.
The alleged robbery attempt took place around 3:45 a.m. in Oakland Park, which is about 4 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, WPLG reported.
The four friends were getting gas when a gunman got out of a car, approached them and demanded money, Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Gina Carter said.
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The friends jumped into action, with one wrestling the gun out of the would-be robber’s hand while the others tackled him to the ground, police said.
A scuffle ensued and a shirtless man ran up to push the friends off of the gunman, police said. The gunman and his shirtless accomplice then fled the scene.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Kevin Campbell, the gunman’s alleged accomplice on Sunday, faces several charges including robbery with a firearm and resisting an officer.
The gunman’s accomplice, later identified by police as 33-year-old Kevin Campbell, was arrested shortly after the incident, WSVN 7News reported. Campbell faces multiple charges, including armed robbery and resisting another officer, the report said.
Campbell faced a judge on Monday and is being held on a $10,000 bond. Authorities said the other suspect has not been arrested.