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Two Arrested for Murder of Sardis Convenience Store Owner

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Updated: 9/20/2012 6:24 pm
SARDIS, MS (abc24.com) - Two teen suspects have been arrested for killing a Sardis, Mississippi convenience store owner and injuring an employee Monday night.

The shooting happened at Sama Quick Stop on Highway 51 in Sardis around 11:40 p.m. on Monday, September 17. Investigators say the store's owner was shot in the back of the head as he was closing the store for the night.

A store employee was also shot twice; he was transported to The MED and is expected to recover.

Wednesday, 19-year-old Marcus Thomas and 18-year-old Derrick Walton were arrested and charged with capital murder.

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RealDeal - 9/21/2012 7:56 PM
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If B.O. had a son......... etc., etc.

Joseph - 9/21/2012 10:00 AM
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Got woodchipper?

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got rope ?
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