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Two arrested after Monday night robbery attempt in Chesapeake

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Chesapeake, Va. - Two people have been arrested following a robbery attempt Monday night in Chesapeake.

Calls came in at around 7:15 p.m. in reference to the incident at the Exxon in the 1100 block of S. Military Highway.

Police say a man walked into the gas station and pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money. Further information revealed that the clerk then fired a gun at the man.

Then man then ran away from the scene and disappeared behind the building. Police searched but were unable to find the suspect.

Shortly afterwards, a man walked into Maryview Hospital with a gunshot wound. He was subsequently arrested for the robbery. He has been identified as 19-year-old Terry Graves.

The driver of the getaway vehicle was also arrested. She has been identified as 21-year-old Michelle Barber.

Both were charged with robbery and use of a firearm and are currently being held in the Chesapeake City Jail.