Police Search for Robbery Suspect Who Was Shot in the Act
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Humboldt police are still searching for a suspect in an attempted armed robbery that left the him with a gunshot wound. On Feb. 9, a Humboldt resident was entering his home when he was approached by a man with a sawed-off shotgun. According to police, the resident pulled a gun and shot the robber. The suspect then dropped the shotgun and fled the scene. The resident was not injured. Marcus Dontay Godwin, 21, was developed early on as a suspect after seeking medical assistance for gunshot wounds at Humboldt General Emergency Room. Godwin has now been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault & Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. Police say not to approach Godwin as he is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone having additional information about the robbery is asked to call the Humboldt Police Department at 731-784-1322.
