Arrest in armed robbery case stemming from weapons trade

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — New information is coming to light in an armed robbery investigation that authorities say began during an attempted weapons exchange in downtown Evansville.

According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened June 9 in the parking lot of Mulberry Square Apartments.

Investigators say the victim arranged to meet someone to trade a shotgun for a Glock switch when three men approached his vehicle. Authorities say one of the suspects pointed what appeared to be an AR-style pistol during the encounter…

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