Police: Shot Fired During Robbery Attempt
No One Injured
Updated: 8:00 pm CST November 20, 2009
MADISON, Wis. -- At least one shot was fired during a robbery attempt early Friday morning on Madison's East Side, police said.
VIDEO: Watch The ReportA suspect wearing a mask and carrying a gun entered a Walgreens on the 3700 block of East Washington Avenue just after 1:15 a.m., police said.During the robbery, one gunshot was fired. There were customers and employees in the store at the time, but police said no one was hurt.Police said surveillance video shows that the suspect headed to the pharmacy, where he leapt over the counter and then chased a pharmacist.The suspect fired the gun and then fled the store, police said.Police processed the scene for evidence, but are continuing to investigate.Authorities said that anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014.
VIDEO: Watch The ReportA suspect wearing a mask and carrying a gun entered a Walgreens on the 3700 block of East Washington Avenue just after 1:15 a.m., police said.During the robbery, one gunshot was fired. There were customers and employees in the store at the time, but police said no one was hurt.Police said surveillance video shows that the suspect headed to the pharmacy, where he leapt over the counter and then chased a pharmacist.The suspect fired the gun and then fled the store, police said.Police processed the scene for evidence, but are continuing to investigate.Authorities said that anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014.Copyright 2009 by Channel 3000. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
