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D, masked and armed, enters a jewelry shop at dusk. In a single impulsive act, D forcibly takes a necklace from the display and, when the shop attendant signals for help, fires a shot, killing the attendant, and escapes with the necklace. (a) Under the Single Impulse Rule, what is the proper charge against D? (b) Explain why the alternative charges (e.g., separate robbery and homicide counts) do not apply or would merge into the chosen charge.