Customer and employee shoot each other after dispute over a car
Posted by Sarena McRae July 14, 2008 18:50PM
Two Cleveland men shot each other during a Monday morning confrontation at A-One Motors on the city's West Side.
Neonte Robertson, 18, and Stanley Drake, 31, were both treated at MetroHealth Medical Center for their injuries. Drake was listed in fair condition Monday. Robertson's condition was not available.
According to police reports, Robertson went to the car lot at 3434 W. 25th St. about 10:45 a.m. where his car was being worked on. However, A-One Motors head mechanic Tony Brown said Robertson's car had been repossessed.
According to police spokesman Lt. Thomas Stacho, Robertson argued with Drake about his car and would not leave. Robertson got into his car and continued to argue with Drake.
Police said Robertson pulled out a gun and shot Drake in his abdomen. Drake then shot Robertson in his groin and left thigh. Robertson fled the scene and a passing police patrol car picked him up after they found him lying on West 25th Street near the car lot. Robertson's gun was found next to a nearby utility pole.
After he was placed under arrest on investigation of felonious assault, Robertson was taken to the emergency room in police custody.
