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Armed robbery suspect gets shot in chest by concealed carry permit holder

Previously convicted felon Joshua Fordham faces charges after he survived the shooting

Joshua Fordham

Joshua Fordham was shot in the chest while trying to rob two men in Detroit. (Michigan Department of Corrections)

March 17, 2023
Jim McNeffbyJim McNeff
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DETROIT – An armed robbery suspect got more than he bargained for as he tried to rip off two men outside a liquor store and deli in Detroit as he was shot in the chest by a concealed carry permit holder, and subsequently taken into custody, according to reports.

Officers with the Detroit Police Department responded to a call of gunshots last month and discovered a wounded suspect sprawled out on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound and a concealed carry permit holder with his hands raised in the surrender position notifying police that he shot the perpetrator, Fox 2 Detroit reported.

The armed citizen told officers that a suspect wearing a ski mask and a Detroit Lions jacket had followed him and his friend into Carmen’s Delicatessen and then back outside when he pulled a gun on them. After brandishing his firearm, the suspect threatened to kill the concealed carry holder’s friend unless the concealed carry holder turned over his wallet.

The victim complied and surrendered his wallet, but the suspect began to conduct a pat down of the victim. At that point the man drew his pistol and shot the suspect in the chest, according to Fox.

The wounded suspect, later identified as Joshua Fordham, survived and now faces several charges. Officers found his weapon nearby, which appears to have malfunctioned during the encounter, police said.

Carmen's Delicatessen in Detroit, where police say Joshua Fordham was shot by a concealed carry permit holder after Fordham pulled a gun on the permit holder's friend. 
Carmen’s Delicatessen in Detroit, where police say Joshua Fordham was shot by a concealed carry permit holder after Fordham pulled a gun on two men. (Google Earth)

Surveillance video confirmed the version of events offered by the victims.

Fordham pleaded guilty in March 2014 to armed robbery and was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison, Click on Detroit reported. As a result, the convicted felon is not allowed to possess a firearm.

The shooting took place Feb. 8 at 9:53 p.m. but the details became public March 10 when the criminal complaint was filed.

It’s unclear what crimes Fordham will face other than being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm.


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Jim McNeff

Jim McNeff

Jim McNeff is the managing editor of Law Officer. As a Medal of Valor recipient with more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and the military, Jim brings experience, insight, and a keen perspective to the issues affecting law enforcement. For nearly a decade, Jim has also served the law enforcement community as a writer and editor following the latest news, facts, and figures concerning law enforcement seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Jim is a retired police lieutenant and served a municipal police department for 28 years. Previously, Jim was a crewmember of the National Emergency Airborne Command Post—a presidential support detail. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Southwest University, and is a graduate of the esteemed Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and the Leadership in Police Organizations IACP course of study. Jim is also the author of three police-related books: The Spirit Behind Badge 145, Justice Revealed, and Jurisdiction.

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