Shot Fired At Worker During Robbery Of West Deptford Store: Prosecutor

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — A man fired his weapon at an employee while robbing a West Deptford convenience store, officials said Monday.

Jevonte F. Pressley entered custody Wednesday for the Nov. 19 incident at Heritage's Convenience Store, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office (GCPO).

While robbing the 710 Delaware St. shop, Pressley brandished a black handgun and aimed it at the employee, authorities said. He discharged one bullet in the direction of the victim, who was fleeing the store, according to the GCPO.

Pressley, of Philadelphia, then ordered another Heritage worker to give him money from the cash registers and safe, officials said. The employee complied.

The suspect then left the store and drove out of the parking lot in a black sedan, the GCPO said.

Detectives pinpointed Pressley as the suspect by identifying his vehicle and through several other investigative methods, officials said.

Pressley, 30, was charged Nov. 28 with attempted murder, armed robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, certain persons not to possess a firearm, terroristic threats, and theft by unlawful taken.

Pennsylvania State Troopers recognized Pressley's vehicle one day later on Interstate 95 in Delaware County, authorities said. Officers pulled him over and took him into custody.

Pressley's car contained evidence linking him to the Heritage incident, which may assist in investigations linking him to additional robberies, the GCPO said.

The suspect was jailed in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with extradition proceedings pending to facilitate his return to New Jersey.

Any witnesses with information on this matter can call GCPO Det. Alex Phillips at 856-384-5529 or Det. Justin Hilt of the West Deptford Police Department at 856-853-4599 ext. 168. Information can also be emailed to the GCPO at tips@co.gloucester.nj.us.