MACCLENNY, Fla. – A man was charged with attempted second-degree murder after an armed robbery in Macclenny left a gas station clerk critically injured, according to the Baker County Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting happened Tuesday night at the Royalty Gas on US 90 and Eighth Street.
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Kevin James Manley, 22, and his 14-year-old relative were confronted by the store clerk after they attempted to steal alcoholic beverages, deputies said.
Investigation revealed the 14-year-old did not participate in the robbery and tried to intervene and stop Manley from stealing.
According to the BCSO, a physical altercation started between the clerk and Manley, which ended in Manley pulling out a handgun and shooting the clerk.
The pair left the scene and started a vehicle chase with police. Deputies said stop sticks were deployed, which caused the car to crash on US-90 and Cow Pen Road.
Manley has been charged with robbery with a firearm, attempted second-degree murder and child neglect.
The store clerk was flown to UF Health Jacksonville for treatment in critical condition. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with his recovery.
