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At 9:25 p.m., Z, masked, bursts into a 24-hour pharmacy, points a pistol at the pharmacist, and demands cash. After the pharmacist hands over money, Z shoots a late-arriving delivery personnel who attempts to intervene, killing him, and escapes with the cash. All events occur in a single impulsive act. (a) Under the Single Impulse Rule, what is the proper charge against Z? (b) Explain why the alternative charges (e.g., separate robbery and homicide counts) do not apply or would merge into the chosen charge.