Tucson, Arizona – A longtime 7-Eleven employee is being remembered as a hardworking and kind presence after he was fatally shot during an armed robbery late last week in Tucson. Police say the shooting occurred when the employee attempted to stop a suspect from leaving the store with stolen alcohol.
Incident Overview
The deadly shooting happened Thursday night, just before 11 p.m., at a 7-Eleven near East 29th Street and South Columbus Boulevard. The victim, Scott Kennedy, a 55-year-old employee known to friends and customers as “Cowboy,” was shot in the head during an alleged armed robbery.
Tucson police say Kennedy died at the scene, leaving coworkers, regular customers, and the surrounding community in shock.
Timeline of Events
According to court documents, Andres McKale, 20, entered the convenience store late Thursday evening. Investigators say McKale went to the back coolers, grabbed eight alcoholic drinks, and walked toward the exit without paying.
Kennedy attempted to stop him at the front of the store. Police say McKale then approached Kennedy while holding a gun…