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Coverage dated December 27, 2022

80-year-old California store owner who shot robber dies

Headline from KOB 4

An 80-year-old Southern California liquor store owner who shot a would-be armed robber with a shotgun has died. Norco Market & Liquor in Riverside County says Craig Cope died Tuesday morning. Cope became a local celebrity when a masked man came through the door, pointing a semiautomatic rifle.

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  1. KOB 4

    80-year-old California store owner who shot robber dies (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    An 80-year-old Southern California liquor store owner who shot a would-be armed robber with a shotgun has died. Norco Market & Liquor in Riverside County says Craig Cope died Tuesday morning. Cope became a local celebrity when a masked man came through the door, pointing a semiautomatic rifle.

  2. Sioux City Journal

    80-year-old California store owner, who gained fame for shooting robber, dies (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    An 80-year-old California liquor store owner, who gained fame after opening fire with a shotgun and wounding a would-be armed robber, has died.

  3. 10TV Columbus

    California liquor-store owner who gained viral fame for shooting armed robber has died (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    10TV Columbus's feed description

    After the shooting, Craig Cope suffered a heart attack but recovered before having a disabling stroke in October.

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