Reader Mike L. asks if this qualifies as a Righteous Shooting. Why yes, yes it does:
Cecil Batiz, 16, died from a gunshot wound during the incident, which unfolded at the 8400 block of the South I-10 Service Road in New Orleans East. The robbery occurred shortly before 8 p.m. when Batiz and another suspect, 18-year-old Teony Juarez, entered the store armed and demanded cash.
Surveillance footage revealed the moments leading up to the fatal shooting.
The video shows Batiz brandishing a gun with an extended magazine at the store employee behind the counter. The employee complied, handing over cash, while the suspects stole items.
As the suspects’ attention shifted, the employee retrieved a firearm and opened fire, striking Batiz, who collapsed to the floor. The footage also shows Batiz moving slightly on the ground. The employee then fired additional shots. Batiz died at the scene, officials said.
Juarez was also shot but survived. He was later arrested and booked into Orleans Parish Prison on multiple felony charges, including armed robbery, illegal use of a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm.
No charges have been filed against the employee at this time.
I should bloody well hope not. Also note that Our Hero did the proper thing by shooting until the threat was ended.
It’s too bad that he didn’t smoke both the choirboys, but let’s not quibble because the wounded asshole is going to face murder charges anyway.
Does Louisiana still have the death penalty? Asking for a friend.
...and as we race down 
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“This is what happens when you bring in nationalized healthcare and the government realizes they can’t pay for it.”
On a related topic, Canuckistan’s death by assisted-suicide rate is higher than death by gunfire. Knowing them, they’re going to say next that this is proof that gun control works.