Family of murdered Durham store owner needs help

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Friday, February 24, 2017
Family of murdered Durham store owner needs help
Family Fare/BP gas station near Guess Road in Durham

DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) -- The family of a murdered convenience store owner in Durham is in need of help.



Family Fare/BP Franchise owner John Wesley Pruitt, Jr., 41, was shot during an apparent robbery at the gas station near Guess Road and Fawn Avenue around 7 a.m. on Valentine's Day.



Police later charged 16-year-old Jerrell Paylor with murder. He was also shot and suffered critical injuries during the incident.



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An online donation page has been setup in Pruitt's name to help his family with short-term expenses and college tuition when the time comes for his 16-year-old daughter.



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