Lawyer says toll affects druggist Jerome Jay Ersland

A pharmacist charged with first-degree murder has started mental health counseling, his defense attorney said Friday after his arraignment.

Jerome Jay Ersland, 57, of Chickasha is accused of going too far when he fatally shot a robber May 19 at Reliable Discount Pharmacy in Oklahoma City. Killed was Antwun "Speedy” Parker, 16.

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Ersland is getting counseling to deal with trauma from the robbery and the shooting, his attorney said. Another teen pointed a gun at Ersland during the robbery before fleeing, according to...
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