Hood County, TX — A 15-year-old boy is in custody after an armed robbery at a business near Granbury left an employee injured Saturday morning, according to the Hood County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded around 10:05 a.m. on August 29 to a reported robbery in the 3600 block of Contrary Creek Road.
When deputies arrived approximately five minutes later, authorities said the juvenile suspect had already been detained by patrons of the store.
Investigators determined the teen allegedly entered the business alone and eventually demanded money from a clerk while displaying a weapon.
Authorities said another clerk attempted to intervene and was injured by the suspect.
The injured employee was treated at the scene by deputies, Texas EMS and Indian Harbor VFD before being transported to a Fort Worth-area hospital for further treatment. The employee’s condition was not provided.
The 15-year-old remains in custody. The Sheriff’s Office said there is no immediate danger to the community.
No additional information was immediately available.
The allegations have not been proven in court.