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La Crosse police arrest armed robber for series of incidents, after he is shot

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Drake remains in jail

A series of 911 calls has led to a man being charged with robbery.
La Crosse Police say it started just before 9:30PM Saturday at Vicks Bar when a man robbed a person who was standing outside at gunpoint.
The gun was stolen from a car nearby.
Cops later got a call shortly after 11PM of a man shot in the shoulder.
They were able to link all incidents to 17 year old Mackey Drake, who was shot when he tried to rob a residence on 23rd Street South.
He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and then transported to jail.

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.

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