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The suspect walked into the Mobil located in Hicksville at 285 North Broadway at about 3:40and approached the 56-year-old male cashier, Nassau County Police said.
The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money.
The victim, fearing for his life, complied and gave the subject approximately $900.
The subject then fled the gas station on foot.
Officers located the teen a short time later on Bay Avenue and as officers were attempting to place 18-year-old Angel Echeverria, of Hicksville, under arrest, one officer sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A loaded black Glock 45 handgun was recovered from Echeverria, who was was transported to a nearby hospital for assessment, police said.
Echeverria has been charged with:
- Robbery in the first and second degrees,
- Assault,
- Criminal use of a firearm,
- Criminal possession of a weapon,
- Criminal possession of stolen property.
He will be arraigned on Monday, May 27 at First District Court in Hempstead.
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