Armed robbery suspect arraigned

A suspect shot during an attempted armed robbery at a Cass County convenience store was arraigned last week.

Meanwhile, Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz said the customer who fired seven shots at the would-be robber will not be charged.

Cordelius Anthony Martin, 35, was arraigned Thursday on charges of armed robbery, assault with intent to rob while armed and felonious assault. Martin was charged as a fourth-time habitual offender, and his bond was set at $100,000, according to Fitz.

The incident occurred around 10 p.m. July 27 inside the Stone Lake Marathon Mini Mart, in the 200 block of South Broadway Street in Cassopolis.

The customer had a valid concealed pistol license, as well as previous experience as a security guard, according to the prosecutor’s office.

Police said the suspect threatened the clerk with a box cutter. Then, surveillance video showed the customer, who was holding a six-pack of beer at the time, pulling a handgun and firing at the would-be robber.

A preliminary hearing for Martin is set for Aug. 24.