Man Arrested Following Alleged Armed Robbery in Restaurant Parking Lot
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Brownsville, TX – A 44-year-old man was arrested following an alleged armed robbery that occurred on the night of August 5 in the rear parking lot of a Golden Corral restaurant located at 4500 North Expressway in Brownsville, Texas. According to the Brownsville Police Department, the incident was reported around 9:10 p.m. Authorities stated that an employee was loading their vehicle when a man, allegedly armed with a firearm, approached them. Preliminary information indicates that both individuals became involved in a physical altercation during which a shot was fired. Police noted that no one was injured by the gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with visible facial injuries, while the suspect had already fled the scene. After a search of the area, authorities located the alleged perpetrator between a McDonald's and an Academy Sports store. The man was identified as William Lleo, 44, and was taken into custody. Police reported that Lleo appeared before a judge on the morning of August 6 and faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony, and possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor. His bail was set at $52,000. Authorities indicated that no additional injuries were reported and thanked the U.S. Marshals Service and FBI Task Force agents for their support during the search and apprehension of the suspect.
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