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In Wilmington, Delaware, liquor-store owner Bernis Martin was not paying close attention to his surroundings at 10 p.m. on the evening of February 13 because he wanted to hurry from his store to get his wife "some roses for Valentine's Day" before going to his second job, reported delawareonline. He did not see the robber lurking outside holding a rifle.
The robber demanded money, saying, "Give it up, old head," and Martin gave him about $300. Then "Martin went back into his store as the gunman started backing away." When Martin looked out again, the robber shot at him. Martin grabbed a pistol from his waist holster and began firing. He struck the robber in the leg. Martin did not have a concealed carry permit, but in Delaware, citizens are allowed to carry a loaded gun for protection if it is clearly visible.
When police responded, they caught two youths, assumed accomplices, running away from the scene. Police also apprehended the primary robber, ...