The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in the shooting and attempted robbery that transpired last Friday at the Village Royale Shopping Plaza in Royal Palm Beach. Quinton Robinson was taken into custody on Saturday after the authorities executed a search warrant that led to the discovery of a firearm, believed to be the weapon used in the incident, clothing purportedly worn during the event, and an undisclosed sum of cash. The details of the arrest came to light via a WPTV report.
According to eyewitness accounts and reports from the scene, the shooting occurred close to the Winn-Dixie store within the plaza. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was quick to confirm the robbery attempt had gone awry, leaving one individual with a gunshot wound to the hand. The injury, while distressing, was reported to be non-serious, though it required hospital treatment. Despite the violent skirmish, a manager at Winn-Dixie made it clear to WPTV that the altercation did not take place within the grocery store, noting that the disruption was audible from the storefront and was immediately followed by a call to 911.
The Sheriff's Office, meanwhile, has been diligently pursuing leads, with both the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene investigators actively engaged in the investigation. In a post shared by the Sheriff's office, the wider public is strongly urged to come forward with any information that might assist in further unraveling the circumstances of the crime.
🚨 **PBSO Investigates Attempted Robbery & Shooting in Royal Palm Beach** 🚨
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) July 5, 2024
Shortly after 5:00 PM on Friday, July 5, 2024, deputies were dispatched to a shooting incident at the intersection of Royal Palm Beach Blvd and Okeechobee Blvd. Upon arrival, they discovered an… pic.twitter.com/2cFDODLafl
Within hours of the incident, PBSO confirmed the victim had received care for the wound and reiterated the active nature of their investigation. As the case unfolds, they continue to encourage the community to actively participate in swiftly bringing justice to bear. The Sheriff's Office, in a statement obtained by CBS12, stressed that any details can be pivotal and should be reported to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-8477.
