Boynton Beach police arrested 18-year-old Christopher Carlos Porta after an attempted armed robbery at the Marathon gas station at 1610 S. Congress Ave. left a victim with a gunshot wound to the ankle.
What Happened
Porta allegedly confronted the victim at gunpoint around 11:12 a.m. Tuesday and demanded his belongings before shooting him. A cellphone in the victim’s pocket blocked one of the bullets. The victim was transported to Delray Trauma Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Arrest
Investigators used traffic cameras and witness statements to track the suspects to a West Palm Beach residence on Laura Lane. As officers surrounded the home, Porta threw a 9mm handgun into an alley before surrendering. The victim positively identified Porta in a photo lineup, leading to his arrest for attempted homicide and attempted robbery with a firearm.
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