"Friendly" pharmacist stops robber

Boston, Mass May 6thA gun-toting pharmacist - beloved by paying customers for his friendly banter - opened fire on an armed OxyContin robber as the two swapped lead instead of cheery hellos yesterday afternoon. . . .

"These people nowadays will kill you," said Rosemary Maida, who said she can´t recall how many times her husband has shot at robbers. "I try not to think about it. It´s better than having someone kill your husband." . . .

"He came in ready to rob the store," Lt. John Serson said. "He announced that it was a robbery. The owner drew his gun and between three and four shots were exchanged. The robber left, without the OxyContin."