BASSFIELD — Authorities say a robbery suspect wounded a convenience store owner in Jefferson Davis County but was killed when the owner fired back at least 10 times.
WDAM-TV reports the suspect, LeRobert Young of Bassfield, died at the scene. The store owner, who was shot once, was taken to Forrest General Hospital for treatment.
Investigators say the suspect walked into the Get and Go convenience store outside Bassfield and demanded money Monday.
The man shot the store owner in the leg before all the money had been surrendered, investigators say.
Authorities say Young walked outside, then returned to get the rest of the cash. By that time the owner had fetched a 9 mm pistol.
County Coroner Jimmy Slater said he found at least 10 bullet holes in Young’s body.
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