PHOTOS: Terrifying images show moment BP owner was shot
The owner of the BP gas station on Arlington Expressway is in critical condition after being shot during a robbery on Wednesday, his son said.
Vipin Sharam's son tells Action News Jax that his father lost a lot of blood after a man came into his business, demanded money then fired a single shot.
This is the BP gas station victim, Vipin Sharam. His son sent me these pictures and tells me his father has lost a lot of blood, is in critical condition. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/aLPuRWb4wO
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) July 25, 2018
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says the suspect ran off and got away with some cash.
JSO released surveillance photos after the robbery. The suspect is described as a black male, about 6-feet tall weighing approximately 240 lbs.
Witnesses say he was wearing a Jacksonville Jaguars T-shirt, black shorts, black shades and carrying a black and silver semi-automatic handgun.
SUSPECT SOUGHT: @JSOPIO asking for your help in locating this man. He is accused of shooting BP Gas station owner on Arlington Expressway. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/GO4gpoSd7g
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) July 25, 2018
Larry Douglas said he visits the store frequently and is hoping for the best for Sharam.
"He was cool with everybody, with all his customers," said Douglas. "Just kind of walked around freely -- just didn’t even stay inside the glass cage."
Police told Action News Jax at 12:40 p.m. that the victim was in surgery at Memorial Hospital.
Sharam’s son took the crime scene tape down Wednesday with the help of another employee.
He didn’t want to go on camera, but did give Action News Jax pictures of his father. He said he's in critical condition.
Frequent visitors to the store are having a hard time processing how this could happen to someone they described as peaceful.
"I’m out of words with it, you know?" Douglas asked.
Police said the suspect was not seen entering a vehicle and took off running north of the store.
Officers are asking anyone with information about the identity or location of the suspect in the photos asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.
To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
#BREAKING: Victim’s son tells us his father owns the business and is in critical condition. https://t.co/q9RYBRywkT
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) July 25, 2018
Just noticed a woman placing red bags on the gas pump handles at the BP where a station employee was shot. Frequent customers tell me vicim owns the store. @JSOPIO told us it is possible but could not confirm. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/ImBll7xYLp
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) July 25, 2018
Per @JSOPIO, call came in around 10:38 AM. Say suspect walked in, demanded money, fired round, striking victim in torso. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews https://t.co/mx7odZoGzm
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) July 25, 2018
Victim’s son bringing down crime scene tape after his father who he says owns the BP gas station was shot in morning armed robbery. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/3VO8vGsZsU
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) July 25, 2018
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