posted 04-01-2005 03:04 PM         

The following mind-boggling attempt at a crime spree in Seattle, Washington appeared to be the robber's first and last.

1. His target was H&J Leather & Firearms, A gun shop specializing in handguns.

2. The shop was full of customers - firearms customers.

3. To enter the shop, the robber had to step around a marked police patrol car parked at the front door.

4. A uniformed officer was standing at the counter, having coffee before work. Upon seeing the officer, the would-be robber announced a hold-up, and fired a few wild shots from a 22 target pistol. The officer and a clerk promptly returned fire, the police officer with a 9mm Glock 17, the clerk with a .50 Desert Eagle, assisted by several customers who also drew their
guns, several of whom also fired. The robber was pronounced dead at the scene by Paramedics.