Los Angeles, California - LAPD patrol officers and detectives found a 72-year-old man who owned a 98-Cent Store. According to the released facts, police discovered the victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the back of the head caused by an attempted robbery.
The crime allegedly involved three suspects, described as two male Hispanics, and a third man who allegedly wore a grey long-sleeve pullover shirt with a black beanie knit cap. All three of the victims also appeared to be wearing black knit gloves. During this series of events, the 72 year-old was mortally wounded with a gunshot to his head.
According to California Penal Code Section 187, Murder is defined as "the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought." Moreover, according to Section 211 of the California Penal Code, Robbery is defined as "felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear." Both of the aforesaid crimes (Murder and Robbery) are substantial crimes which carry heavy fines and/or jail/prison time.
Under California law, Murder is an extremely serious crime, if convicted, the punishment fof a murder charge can be very harsh. It could carry a sentence of 25 years to life in prison depending upon the seriousness of the case and degree of murder.
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