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Police say Jacksonville gas station robber shot by store clerk dies

On Thursday, Feb. 14, at 11:21 p.m., the Jacksonville Police Department responded to West Main Street, in regard to an armed robbery and gunshot victim.

JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — On Thursday, Feb. 14, at 11:21 p.m., the Jacksonville Police Department responded to West Main Street, in regard to an armed robbery and gunshot victim.

The store clerk advised that a male entered the store sometime after 11 p.m. and placed a black and silver handgun on the counter, demanded all of the money while keeping his hand on the gun. 

During the armed robbery, the clerk retrieved his gun behind the counter and fired a shot toward the robber. 

The suspect was struck and was transported to a local hospital for emergency medial treatment. Police said the suspect died from the injuries.

More on this story as it develops.

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