Originally published October 25, 2011 at 8:04 AM | Page modified October 25, 2011 at 8:16 AM

Teen convicted of killing Seattle store clerk

A 19-year-old convicted of killing a Seattle convenience store clerk during a robbery faces at least 27 years in prison when he is sentenced in King County Superior Court.

The Associated Press

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So he's sentenced to 27 years and out in 7 to 12....why aren't we hanging murderers? (October 25, 2011, by gamer6) Read more

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This happened in my neighborhood. This filth caused a lot of grief for the victim's... (October 25, 2011, by whysreweafraid?) Read more

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SEATTLE —

A 19-year-old convicted of killing a Seattle convenience store clerk during a robbery faces at least 27 years in prison when he is sentenced in King County Superior Court.

The jury returned the verdict Monday against Elijah S. Hall. He was convicted of murder in the July 2009 shooting of the clerk, Manish Melwani, at the Pit Stop Express in the Ballard neighborhood.

Hall had earlier pleaded guilty but withdrew the plea under the advice of new lawyers.