Suspect Apprehended in Downtown Hendersonville Incident
On April 22, 2019, at approximately 12:23am, the Hendersonville Police Department received a call from Hannah Flanagan’s located at 300 N. Main Street in Hendersonville regarding an individual who was displaying and showing off a handgun outside of the establishment. HPD Officer Keenan Nesbitt was the first officer to arrive on scene to investigate the incident. During Nesbitt’s investigation, the suspect refused to cooperate and did not comply with Officer Nesbitt’s instructions. The suspect ran down 3rd Avenue and into Edwards Alley. Officer Nesbitt pursued the suspect on foot, and the suspect drew a firearm. Officer Nesbitt drew his service weapon and fired one round, striking the suspect in the shoulder. The suspect dropped his firearm but continued to flee. He was apprehended a short time later by assisting officers and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officer Nesbitt did not sustain any injuries during the incident.
The suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Robert Gregory Robinson II. He is currently charged with Possession of Stolen Firearm, Altering or Removing a Serial Number from a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm by Felon.
THIS REPORT FILED BY ALLISON NOCK, Communications Manager for City of Hendersonville, N.C.
