Christmas Day Shift Ends in Murder: Ex-Convict Charged in CVS Stabbing

A former convict has been charged with murder following a violent robbery at a CVS pharmacy on Christmas Day. The attack resulted in the death of a clerk who had volunteered to work the holiday shift. The victim, Eddy Cine Jr., was allegedly stabbed by an armed robber just minutes before the store closed. Police arrested and charged ex-convict Michael S. Smith for the crime. Authorities state the incident began as a robbery. It escalated fatally, leaving Cine dead from multiple stab wounds. Smith now faces charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery. The case has shocked the local community. Cine was remembered as a dedicated employee who chose to work on the holiday. The investigation remains ongoing as court proceedings prepare to begin.