Elkhart robbery suspect turns robbery victim Created by jzimney on 2/7/2012 1:45:30 AM Pin It A man wanted for a robbery in Elkhart has been taken into custody, after he himself was shot while being robbed in Kentucky.
20 year-old Necko Purnell of Elkhart is wanted for an armed robbery that happened back in June at Elkhart Diamonds and Gold on Hively.
Today he is recovering having been shot in the leg when he says he was robbed in an apartment.
Police say Purnell actually gave them a false name and after being released from the hospital was immediately taken into custody.
No word on when or if he will face extradition to Elkhart County.
