Florida store owner shoots teen in self-defense, killing him

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58. I knew a convenience store clerk who was shot and killed.

He was such a puppy dog - gentle and friendly, always helpful and smiling.

The store changed to 24 hours, and were held up at gunpoint. If I recall correctly, this guy resisted, and the perps shot him. He died later in the hospital. I can't tell you how sad I get every single time I have to pass that deli, and I do so almost every single day. I always think about him, how he'd hang out in front, enjoying nice weather and saying hello to neighborhood residents.

The perps in that got away - with the cash and with murder.

As far as I'm concerned, it's very possible Taquanda is alive today because she fought back. And she sounds remorseful that he died, but when young people choose the path of a violent criminal, the outlook is grim.