Store clerk shot during holdup at Dollar General in Birmingham’s Five Points West
A store clerk at a Birmingham Dollar General was shot and seriously injured during a robbery.
The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. Thursday at the store at 2314 Warrior Road in Five Points West.
According to police communications, the male employee sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Investigators put down at least a dozen evidence markers.
Police blocked off the immediate area surrounding the store, and also a larger perimeter spanning several blocks.
Family members of employees were gathered outside the yellow crime scene tape trying to get more information about their loved ones.
A search was underway for possibly two suspects. As of 9 p.m., no arrests have been made, said Sgt. LaQuitta Wade.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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