"The (suspect) came up to him and pointed a pistol at him and demanded his money," he said. "The victim would not give up his money so the would-be robber turned and ran toward the railroad tracks."
Hill said the victim exited his truck and grabbed his shotgun, firing at the fleeing robber.
"No evidence was found to indicate that the brave-hearted would-be robber was hit by the shotgun blast," he said. "No charges have been brought against the intended victim. The 'former' robber has not been identified as of yet."
The incident remains under investigation, Hill said.
A residential burglary was also reported on the 800 block of Martin Luther King Blvd. Forced entry was gained by breaking a window. The perpetrator went through the residence, but nothing was found to have been stolen.