Armed robber is killed on camera as he tries to hold up gun store in Georgia

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Two robbers stormed Dixie's Gun and Pawn in Mableton, Georgia, last month
The store's 64-year-old owner Jimmy Groover opened fire before they could
He killed one of the would-be robbers as his accomplice ran for his life
Groover, who did not face charges, said he felt he had 'no choice' but to open fire

Published: 12:15 EST, 10 January 2017 | Updated: 05:53 EST, 11 January 2017

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An armed robber was killed on camera as he tried to hold up a gun store by its 64-year-old owner.

Surveillance footage at Dixie Gun and Pawn in Mableton, Georgia, showed the moment the would-be criminal and an accomplice stormed into the store dressed in ski masks.

They aimed their guns towards an employee who held his hands up in a plea for mercy before store owner Jimmy Groover opened fire.

The 64-year-old grandfather reached for his own gun and shot one of the robbers dead while the other ran for his life.

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The robbers entered the store shortly before 11am on December 26, pointing their weapons at Groover and another member of staff. Above, Groover tends to business behind the counter unaware that the robbers have entered

As the store employee held his hands up, Groover (who cannot be seen above) reached for his gun

Later, Groover said he had no choice but to shoot the man.

The attempted robbery took place at 11am on December 26 while Groover, the employee and two customers were inside.

The pair shouted: 'Get down on the floor, get down on the floor or I’ll kill you.'

They were filmed on surveillance footage entering the store with their faces covered, approaching the counter where Groover and the other employee were working.

Without hesitation, the grandfather reached for his own weapon and opened fire.