12-year-old fires gun into ceiling during gas station robbery

A 12-year-old boy was arrested after he carried out an armed robbery at a gas station in Hartford, Michigan, on Wednesday (1 June).

Police said that the boy walked into the station and pointed a gun at the cashier, demanding money. When the cashier asked if he was serious, he fired a shot into the ceiling.

This video shows the boy opening fire.

The boy fled the scene but was caught by police shortly afterwards.

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