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Authorities investigate death of AC Boardwalk store owner after robbery attempt, prosecutors say
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Authorities are investigating the death of an Atlantic City Boardwalk store owner following a robbery attempt. Atlantic City Police Officers responded to a business in the 1500 block of the Boardwalk on April 1.Prosecutors say multiple juveniles were damaging the store and assaulting individuals. While attempting to steal items, a 12-year-old boy brandished a knife and threatened the store owner 66-year-old Mahmood Ansari, according to investigators. Officers arrested a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl. Shortly after the arrival of the officers, Ansari collapsed and was not breathing. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.The 12-year-old and 14-year-old face robbery, simple assault, and related