Police: Man Denied Tobacco Sale Pulls Gun On Store Clerk

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) - A man is facing charges for allegedly pulling a gun on a clerk after police said the store wouldn't sell him tobacco.

The convenience store in Bethel Park wouldn't let 20-year-old Elijah West buy tobacco because he didn't have an ID, police said. Officers were called to the store after police said West reportedly brandished a firearm.

Police found him Wednesday night and said officers recovered a loaded pistol and extra ammunition.

He was arraigned at the Allegheny County Jail and released on non-monetary bail, police said.

He's facing multiple charges, including terroristic threats, simple assault, harassment and gun violations.