A convenience store owner was arrested for allegedly shooting one of two men who came into the market and robbed him of his Rolex watch on Tuesday, June 20, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.
Rocky David Eid, 50, owner of Sun Valley Dairy Market in Daly City, was behind the counter of the market at 12:30 p.m. when two men wearing fanny packs and ski masks walked in. One of the men allegedly said, “Don’t move or I’ll smoke you.” One of the robbers then allegedly took off Eid’s Rolex watch off his wrist and both robbers fled. Eid allegedly retrieved a semi-automatic handgun from under the counter, walked out of the store and fired at least eight shots at the alleged robbers, hitting one of the men in the neck and shoulder. The two alleged robbers got into a car driven by a third person and fled the scene. The injured robber was taken to San Francisco’s General Hospital where he is being treated for his non-life-threatening injuries. Eid allegedly told police he did not see any weapons with the robbers but was worried they might return and he wanted to scare them away. Both the robbery and shooting were caught on video surveillance cameras, according to the DA’s Office.
Eid appeared in court Thursday, June 22, and pleaded not guilty to six felony counts. Two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault with a firearm, one count of possession of a firearm by a felon, one count possession of ammunition by a felon. District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said because of the use of the gun, if convicted, Eid could be sentenced to potential life in prison.
Eid returns to court August 22 for a preliminary hearing.
I’m a little confused… the current headline implies that “robbers” were shot. From the article, it sounds like a few robbers were shot at but only one robber was shot. Then we have felony counts including possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. So is the convenience store owner a felon? Either way, it looks like the “justice” system is victimizing the victim. So should the word be put out that San Mateo County is open season for those who aspire to be “alleged robbers”? Should folks bother reporting robbery attempts? Apparently, the only ones who should worry about the San Mateo “justice” system are convenience store owner victims. Meanwhile, not one word on apprehension or identification of “alleged” robbers.” Ah yes, law and order in the Bay Area…
The clerk acted too late. He should have reached for the pistol straight away when the suspects entered the shop wearing masks and definitely once the verbal threat was made. It's highly doubtful a jury will convict. They'll nail him for a felon in possession, which is quite serious.
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I’m a little confused… the current headline implies that “robbers” were shot. From the article, it sounds like a few robbers were shot at but only one robber was shot. Then we have felony counts including possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. So is the convenience store owner a felon? Either way, it looks like the “justice” system is victimizing the victim. So should the word be put out that San Mateo County is open season for those who aspire to be “alleged robbers”? Should folks bother reporting robbery attempts? Apparently, the only ones who should worry about the San Mateo “justice” system are convenience store owner victims. Meanwhile, not one word on apprehension or identification of “alleged” robbers.” Ah yes, law and order in the Bay Area…
Probably best to not wear you Rolex to work.
The clerk acted too late. He should have reached for the pistol straight away when the suspects entered the shop wearing masks and definitely once the verbal threat was made. It's highly doubtful a jury will convict. They'll nail him for a felon in possession, which is quite serious.
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