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Saved By The Gun

Just another story of a clerk saving his own life by shooting a burgler, from the Clarion-Ledger (MS):

Criminal charges appear unlikely after a Jackson convenience store clerk shot and killed a man who was trying to rob the store Tuesday night, police said.

The fatal shooting marked the second time in the past week that a Jackson resident has killed someone trying to rob him, officials said.

Roosevelt Beale, 36, of Camilla Drive, was shot four times after a scuffle with Christian Corley, a 22-year-old store clerk, said Jackson Police Department spokesman Robert Graham.

Beale entered the BP service station, 2010 Raymond Road, about 9 p.m., displayed a knife and told Corley he was there to rob the business, Graham said.

"He tried to force the clerk to the back of the store, but a struggle ensued," Graham said.

Corley broke free and grabbed a gun behind the counter, Graham said.

"Another struggle ensued and they both wound up going out the front door," Graham said. "Beale reportedly still had a knife in his hand and lunged at Corley. Corley then shot him."