TUPELO, Miss. — 26-years-old Chris Copeland has been charged with capital murder after he fatally shot a store clerk in the head in Tupelo.
Tupelo Police said Copeland tried to rob a Chevron store Sunday morning, Sept. 11.
He shot Parmvir Singh, 33, of Tupelo, in the head.
Investigators said Copeland pretended to make a purchase and Singh was behind the counter.
Police said Singh surrendered some money and opened a safe for Copeland.
Police said Copeland ordered Singh to the floor, jumped over the counter, then shot him in the head.
Copeland ripped out what he believed to be surveillance footage and left the store, according to police.
Copeland has been charged with capital murder, meaning he’s eligible for the death penalty.