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Metro Atlanta / State News 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Athens police: Would-be robber shot himself in foot

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Associated Press

Police in Athens say a man preparing to rob a convenience store accidentally shot himself.

Athens-Clarke police Capt. Clarence Holeman says 19-year-old Michael Anthony Randall Jr. of Athens shot himself above the ankle with a sawed-off shotgun when he tried to pull it out from his coveralls as he approached the store Sunday night.

The Athens Banner-Herald reports Holeman says the blast caused extensive damage, and doctors do not think they will be able to save Randall's foot.

Holeman says investigators plan to take out a warrant charging Randall with attempt to commit armed robbery.

Randall was being treated for his injuries at Athens-Regional Medical Center.

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Information from: Athens Banner-Herald, http://www.onlineathens.com

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