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Gas Station Owner Accused of Killing Teen Tried to Save Him After Shooting: Defense
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May 27, 2026
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42:09Now PlayingDuring the trial against gas station owner Rick Chow, the defense argued that store owner Rick Chow did not commit murder but acted in defense of his son after 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack Belton allegedly pulled a loaded 9mm handgun with a laser sight during a chase. Attorneys said Chow only fired after his son warned him the teen had a gun, calling it a split-second decision made under imminent threat. They also emphasized that Chow stayed at the scene and attempted to perform CPR on the teen. The defense maintained the shooting was justified self-defense rather than an act of malice.
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