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Armed Bystander Intervenes, Kills Man Allegedly Holding Female Clerk At Gunpoint

by AWR Hawkins Armed Bystander Intervenes, Kills Man Allegedly Holding Female Clerk At Gunpoint On June 15, an armed bystander intervened after seeing an armed man allegedly holding a female convenience-store clerk at gunpoint. The armed bystander shot the suspect once, killing him. The incident occurred around 2:30 am in East Knoxville, Tennessee. According to 6 ABC, a friend of the clerk “was outside the store in his parked vehicle” and saw 18-year-old Tamon J. Stapleton allegedly pull a gun inside the business. The friend of the clerk then “retrieved his handgun, entered the store and fired one shot, hitting… View Article