Eric James Francis, a 57-year-old man, is arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery following a botched convenience store heist in New Iberia. Last Thursday, he allegedly entered the store armed with a cutting instrument and attempted to rob the clerk, leading to a struggle in which the clerk shot him.
Initially listed in critical condition at a Lafayette hospital, Francis is now held in the Iberia Parish jail, although his current health status has not been disclosed. This incident raises questions about store security and the prevalence of armed confrontations during robbery attempts, prompting further investigation by local law enforcement.
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