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Carryout clerk found not guilty in killing of robber

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    The trial continues for a carryout clerk accused of killing a man who tried to rob him. Jurors will watch surveillance video of Bandar Abu-Karsh shooting a would-be robber 33 times. Coroner Dr. Cynthia
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Jurors reached a verdict Wednesday in the trial of a carryout clerk who was charged with killing a would-be robber.

The jury found 28-year-old Bandar Abu-Karsh not guilty of voluntary manslaughter after deliberating for two hours.

Abu-Karesh shot Lamar Allen 30 times and killed him during a robbery attempt.

Prosecutors had argued it was a case of overkill. Abu-Karsh claimed the shooting was in self-defense.

Lamar Allen's family declined to comment on the verdict.

Abu-Karsh remains behind bars for allegedly violating immigration laws.

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