A manhunt is underway shots were fired during attempted holdup at a popular Gardendale jewelry store, police said Wednesday.

The robbery attempt happened just before 5 p.m. at Jeff Dennis Jewelers on Fieldstown Road.

Gardendale Police Chief Scott Banks said the suspect – a female – entered the business in a robbery attempt. She was armed, Banks said.

The store owner shot at the suspect. At that point, she fled the scene without taking anything.

Banks said they believe the suspect was wounded.

No one else was injured.

Gardendale police and the Jefferson County sheriff’s office are searching for the woman. Star 1 helicopter is providing air support, and tracking dogs are on the ground.

Banks said the woman is white and wearing a dark hoodie, blue jeans and a mask covering her nose and mouth.

Owner Jeff Dennis posted this on Facebook: “We are closed after an attempted robbery. We are safe.”

This story will updated in new information develops.