Source:|www.newsnet5.com/ CLEVELAND – Police are investigating an attempted robbery and deadly shooting on Cleveland’s east side Tuesday morning.
Two men were shot just before 4 a.m. at Biggie’s Food Mart at 2165 East 55th Street, officers said.
Three men went into the store and attempted to rob the store, according to police, before shooting the victims. The three suspects fled the scene and remain on the loose, after officers searched the area with negative results.
Sources connected to the investigation tell NewsChannel 5 that a 48-year-old store clerk who suffered a gunshot wound to the back died at MetroHealth Medical Center and the store owner remains there in critical condition.
The official cause of death will be determined by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office. Be sure to tune into the Midday’s weekly 10am-3pm with RoDigga!