Thomas Lebron Hughes Jr.
Police have arrested Thomas Lebron Hughes Jr. for an incident Nov. 24 in which he allegedly robbed a beauty salon and fired two shots when two men tried to fight him.
Police said later Hughes stole a truck that was parked at a Citgo gas station on Lee Highway.
Hughes, 30, of 8901 Bramlett Road, Harrison, is charged with especially aggravated robbery, attempted aggravated robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon, and theft over $10,000.
Police said two Hispanic men told them that a man came inside the Fridas Beauty Salon on Lee Highway brandishing a pistol. He demanded the keys to one of the men's motorcycle as well as their cellphones and money.
The pair fought back. During a struggle, the robber got off two shots that did not strike anyone. However, one of the men suffered a serious laceration on his arm that required surgery.
The robber got away with a motorcycle helmet and a cellphone.
He ran north on Lee Highway and proceeded to steal the truck that belonged to another Hispanic man.
Police said Hughes was identified through surveillance video as the man who stole the truck.
One of the robbery victims picked him out of a lineup.
Hughes has an extensive criminal record dating to 2002.
His bond was set at $110,000.