Store worker pulls gun on armed man in Wabasso, wrestles weapon away in parking lot

Indian River County Sheriff's Office

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — A convenience store employee in Indian River County took matters into her own hands when an armed man entered the store and ordered people out at gunpoint, according to deputies.

The incident occurred at Wabasso Foods last Friday and was largely captured on surveillance video. Deputies say a drunk man came to the store with a gun, threatening to kill one woman, leading her into the store and telling everyone else to get out.

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The worker behind the counter decided to take action, reaching into her purse and pulling out her own gun. Surveillance video shows the worker pushing th