Ex parte Willie Conner.

I concur to deny the petition.

The petitioner, Willie Conner, was seen at a home-improvement store placing a “roofing nailer” in his pants. Two “loss-prevention managers” approached Conner after he left the store without purchasing the nailer.1 When they attempted to escort Conner back inside the store, Conner declared that he had a gun, and he attempted to reach into his pocket. He then struggled with the loss-prevention managers. After Conner was detained, a “folding knife” was found in his pocket. Conner was ultimately convicted of first-degree robbery. See Ala.Code 1975, § 13A-8-41.

Conner…