Gilbert killing after beer robbery at Circle K justified, police say

Gilbert police investigators have recommended no charges be filed against a man accused of fatally shooting another man who allegedly assaulted him and robbed some beer outside a convenience store last week.

Stefen Selvy, 21, was released from a Maricopa County jail, where he was being held on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of Bobby Baughman, 36. Both men are from Gilbert.


Selvy told police he shot Baughman about 7 p.m. Aug. 26 outside the Circle K at 7260 S. Power Road because the man robbed him of his beer and assaulted him with a wrench, police said.

On Thursday, Gilbert investigators determined Selvy was justified in pulling the trigger.

"After a thorough review of all the evidence regarding the Circle K shooting," Sgt. Bill Balafas states in a release, "the actions of the shooter, Stefen Selvy, appear to be legally justified."

The case must first be reviewed by the County Attorney's Office Homicide Bureau before the decision is final.

Selvy told police he was the store with his brother, when Baughman robbed him of his beer in the parking lot. At some point during the robbery, Baughman struck Selvy in the head with a wrench, police said.

Moments later, Selvy returned to his vehicle, retrieved a pistol and chased Baughman behind the store, police said. Selvy eventually caught up with Baughman, who again hit Selvy with the wrench, White added.

A struggle ensued and Selvy fatally shot Baughman in the chest, White said. There is no indication the men knew each other.

Of course the victim better lawyer up because u know a civil will be coming down soon.  Sorry if dupe.

IBTNBMWGF

In Before The Never Bring a Monkey Wrench to a Gun Fight crowd.

Had to retrieve gun from vehicle?

He was following him behind the store to arrest him of course, then the man used lethal force ont he citizen with the pistol and ate the big one for it...

Does AZ have castle doctrine?

Wouldn't he be protected from civil suit if the shooting is ruled justified?

First?

Well done.

We do, but it does not appear that he was in his castle.

What is considered your castle, your home, your vehicle, your personal space?

If you steal a man's beer, better expect very bad things to happen.

One less scumbag to walk the earth

IDK, im glad a scumbag was DRT, but he may get in trouble because he left the scene, then came back armed and then chased the guy and then he shot him

Hope Im wrong though!

Sounds to me like he attempted to stop a felon when he was attacked with a deadly weapon.

I don't see any way he gets charged or sued.