The male victim, who was reportedly in town for a court hearing, was staying on the third floor of America’s Best Value Inn on 1722 N. Walnut St. He was walking in the hallway when he saw a white male 20 to 30 years old walking toward him, Capt. Qualters said.
As the victim got closer, he reportedly saw the man holding a long gun by his side. He told officers it didn’t have a scope and he couldn’t tell if it was a shotgun ?or a rifle.
When the victim saw the gun, he turned and walked in the opposite direction, looking over his shoulder ?at the man.
When the victim got to the end of the hallway, the man reportedly pointed the gun at him but did not say anything. The victim ran down the stairs and out an exit of the hotel. He ran to a Citgo gas station, where he called the police.
When officers arrived, the victim’s first question was whether or not he could get his money back for the two nights he stayed at the hotel, Capt. Qualters said. Employees at the hotel’s front desk told police they hadn’t seen anyone matching the description of the man.
The victim indicated to police he was alone in the room, but a hotel employee told police a woman had also checked into the room with the man, Capt. Qualters said.
The case is inactive.
Andy Wittry
