The Marion Police Department is investigating a report of a robbery involving the use of a firearm. On or about Sunday November 25, 2023 (5:05PM), Brian Magana and a juvenile were in the parking lot of Lowe's Home Improvement on Highway 70 (Marion), when he was approached by a different juvenile male. There was a verbal exchange and money was voluntarily given to the juvenile. After this Magana reports that two other males exited a vehicle with firearms and demanded more money. Magana complied and the males left the parking lot in a dark in color Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Magana then called 911 and proceeded to follow the vehicle. Officers with the McDowell County Sheriffs Office located the vehicle travelling on the roadway, where a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended in Buncombe County where four juveniles were taken into custody. This investigation is still ongoing, and no charges from the Marion Police Department have been filed.
No other information will be released at this time.
Authority: Chief Allen Lawrence
