KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A man accused of opening fire during an armed robbery in Kalamazoo and then shooting at a police officer who was chasing him was charged with 17 criminal counts on Thursday, August 18.
42-year-old Juan Antonio Alvardo-Lopez was arraigned on four counts of attempted murder; two counts of assault with intent to rob while armed; fourth-degree fleeing a police officer; assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer; auto theft; carrying a concealed weapon and seven counts of felony firearm.
Both the robbery and shooting took place Saturday night, August 13, on South Burdick Street near Alcott Street.
Authorities say Alvardo-Lopez walked into a business armed with a rifle, demanded money, then fired at a clerk and customer – neither of whom were hit – and then took off.
He was soon spotted by police driving nearby on South Burdick near Pratt Road, where he crashed his car, fled on foot, then fired several shots at pursuing officers.
He was arrested on Tuesday and is expected back in court on August 30, and September 6, with the possibility of a life sentence if convicted.
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