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POLICE ARREST ROBBERY SUSPECT

Eric Gomez, 18, also known as "Mouse", was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempted first degree robbery and first degree assault.
Gomez of #13-4 Estate Thomas NQ, is one of the suspects in an attempted robbery and shooting that took place near the Oswald Harris Court Trailers July 9, according to a press release from Police Chief Jose Garcia.
Alberic Nicholas, 43, was shot in the left chest and right thigh while attempting to thwart the robbery. There were two masked gunmen involved in the incident.
The Territorial Court ordered Gomez held on $75,000 bail.

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