Suspect arrested in New Iberia attempted robbery

New Iberia store clerk who shot robbery suspect speaks out

A store clerk in New Iberia shot and wounded a man who police say attempted to rob the corner store late Thursday nightnow, he's telling his story.The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. at Pop-N-Fuel in New Iberia. Authorities say the suspect, later identified as Eric James Francis, 57, entered the store with a "cutting instrument" and walked behind the counter before attempting to rob the clerk.Store clerk Yousaf Rana, who was working the late…

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Suspect arrested in New Iberia attempted robbery

NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- A man who was shot by a store clerk in New Iberia last week after allegedly trying to rob the store has been charged, authorities said. Eric James Francis, 57, is charged with attempted first degree murder, armed robbery and possession of drug paraphernalia. New Iberia Police received a call at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday about a shooting at a convenience store located in the 200 block of Center Street. Investigators said…