Pokemon Go Player Shoots Would-Be Robber

A shootout broke out yesterday after a man attempted to rob a group playing Pokemon Go. The Associated Press reports that two people were injured in Las Vegas, NV when a man and an underage driver approached a group of Pokemon Go players at a local park and demanded their possessions at gunpoint. One of the players pulled out his own concealed weapon, leading to the two exchanging gunfire.

According to the report, both the alleged robber and one of the Pokemon Go players were injured with non-life threatening injuries. A police spokesperson said that charges are expected to be filed against the alleged robber, who was found at a local hospital, and his accomplice.

The shootout occurred at 4 AM at Gary Reese Freedom Park, a popular spot for catching Magikarp. It's unclear at this time if the alleged robber targeted the park because of Pokemon Go, or if this was a crime of opportunity.

This isn't the first time people have tried to rob Pokemon Go players. Earlier this month, a group of teens used Lure Modules to attract players to a parking lot near St. Louis to rob them. Those teens were quickly apprehended and arrested by police.

(via AP)