Owner of Florida Auto Store Shoots, Kills Customer: Police

Officials said the owner of the auto store shot the man in the stomach after a fight.

Authorities are investigating after they say the owner of an automotive store shot and killed a customer.

Jacksonville police said the victim got into an argument with the owner of JC Automotive on Friday. The argument turned physical and the owner allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the stomach.

The Florida Times-Union reports that authorities don't know what caused the fight, but they do not think it was a robbery.

Sheriff's Sgt. Jay Farhat said they were interviewing the owner to determine if criminal charges will be brought.

The two men were not identified but Farhat said they were both in their 30s.

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