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Shooting Suspect Robs Man Of Rifle In Wal-Mart Parking Lot

Last updated on Wednesday, September 5, 2012

(COLUMBUS) - A man wanted in three Indianapolis shootings was captured on surveillance video robbing a man who had just purchased a high-powered rifle, Columbus Police officials said.

Indianapolis police say they believe Harold Bishop, aka Balagoon Sankoffa, aka Zimbabwe Sancoffe, may be connected to three different shootings over the weekend. One of them happened as a mom and son escaped their burning home . Both of them were shot.

Columbus Police said Monday night, a man who had just purchased a high-powered rifle from Walmart had a conversation with a man, who they believe to be Bishop. After speaking, Bishop reportedly demanded the rifle and took off.

Police said they're looking for a tall, thin black man with dreadlocks who was driving a dark sedan.

The incident happened at the Walmart on the west side of Columbus, near Interstate 65.

Anyone with information about the robbery should call Columbus Police.

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