EUGENE, Ore. – In a moment that reaffirms our faith in good people standing their ground, justice has officially been served in Eugene.
Back in October 2024, a quiet night at a local convenience store on Commons Drive turned into a nightmare when 21-year-old Noah Alexander Sky stormed into the Duck-N-Go, pulled what looked like a Glock 19, and pointed it straight at the clerk’s face, demanding money. But what Sky didn’t count on? That clerk wasn’t going down without a fight.
Fearing for his life—and rightfully so—the store owner acted with courage and clarity. He pulled his own weapon, fired, and stopped the threat in an instant. He then did what any responsible citizen would do: called 911, waited for police, and cooperated fully. Officers rushed to the scene, rendered medical aid to the would-be thief, and took him into custody.
Turns out, the gun Sky used was a hyper-realistic BB gun—but the fear he inflicted was absolutely real. In that moment, no one knew it wasn’t the real thing. And the store owner? He survived a traumatizing encounter that could have ended very differently.
Fast forward to May 15, 2025: Sky pled guilty to attempted second-degree robbery. Though he faced a Measure 11 charge that could’ve landed him nearly six years behind bars, a plea deal reduced the charge—and the sentence—to 4 years and 6 months in prison. He’ll stay in Lane County Jail until he’s shipped off to Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, where he’ll have a lot of time to reflect on his choices.
Let’s be clear—this wasn’t just a case of robbery gone wrong. This was a hard-working Eugene business owner forced to stare death in the face just for doing his job. And today, we celebrate the fact that he’s still here, alive, and vindicated by the court system.
To the man behind the counter that night: your strength, your survival, and your swift action made all the difference. And to Noah Sky? You got exactly what you deserved.
