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Man accused of killing Atlanta gas station clerk following argument

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ATLANTA — Atlanta police have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk following an argument at a gas station earlier this week.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting Tuesday evening at the Chevron gas station on Cascade Avenue.

When officers arrived, they found a 42-year-old store clerk suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to investigators, 46-year-old Lorenzo York entered the convenience store and got into an argument with the clerk before allegedly shooting him.

Authorities later located York and took him into custody for questioning before arresting him Wednesday.

York is facing multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

He is currently being held at the Fulton County Jail.

WSB Radio’s Ashley Simmons & Michelle Wright contributed to this story.