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Arrest made in connection with June 7 shooting in Plainville

PLAINVILLE — The Plainville Police Department reported Saturday an arrest has been made in the case of an attempted armed robbery that resulted in a shooting. The incident occurred June 7 at the Plainville Short Stop convenience store.

Hunter Bishop was arrested between midnight and 1 a.m. today in White County, Arkansas, according to Plainville Police Captain Chris Davis, on suspicion of aggravated robbery and aggravated battery.

During the incident, police said Michael Downing, store clerk, reached for the gun and was shot in the right hip. Downing, 40, was taken to Rooks County Health Center by Plainville EMS. The Plainville Police Department reported he was released a few days later.

Davis said the Plainville Police Department received word in the early morning hours today that Bishop was arrested. Plainville Police Chief Troy Rudman said several charges against Biship are pending.

Bishop moved to Plainville from Oklahoma and is originally from Arkansas.

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