Robbery suspect stabbed to death by Circle K clerk in Oxnard

OXNARD, Calif. (KABC) -- The suspect in a robbery attempt Thursday morning at an Oxnard convenience store died after the clerk fought to disarm the suspect, authorities said.

Holding what appeared to be a handgun, the suspect demanded the Circle K clerk turn over money. The clerk complied.
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Then the suspect ordered the clerk to come from behind the counter and walk outside into the parking lot.

Fearing for his safety, the clerk produced a knife and stabbed the suspect multiple times, detectives said. The clerk disarmed the suspect, who fled the scene.
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Responding officers quickly found a trail of blood leading to the suspect, who had multiple stab wounds. The suspect was taken to the hospital and later died.

The recovered gun was determined to be a replica handgun, the police said. The clerk had no severe injuries.