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Clerk Surprises Men Who Tried To Rob Store
No Money Taken In Robbery Attempt
UPDATED: 12:12 p.m. EDT June 12, 2003
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Police said a clerk fought back against three masked
gunmen who attempted to rob the man's convenience store Wednesday night.
Police said that the men attempted to rob Stop & Shop, located at 1858
Lockbourne Road at 10:43 p.m.
The three men, all wearing face masks, demanded money from the clerk,
Hisham Mohammad. Police said that one of the men aimed a large,
semiautomatic handgun and aimed it at Mohammad.
According to police, Mohammad, 47, pulled his own gun from under the
store's counter and aimed it at one of the gunmen.
The two exchanged gunfire shortly before the would-be robbers fled the
store.
Police said no money was taken.
Anyone who may have information on the men is asked to contact the
Columbus Police Detective Bureau at (614) 645-4624. Anonymous calls can
be made to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 645-8477.
Stay with NewsChannel 4 and refresh nbc4columbus.com for additional
information.
Clerk Surprises Men Who Tried To Rob Store
No Money Taken In Robbery Attempt
UPDATED: 12:12 p.m. EDT June 12, 2003
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Police said a clerk fought back against three masked
gunmen who attempted to rob the man's convenience store Wednesday night.
Police said that the men attempted to rob Stop & Shop, located at 1858
Lockbourne Road at 10:43 p.m.
The three men, all wearing face masks, demanded money from the clerk,
Hisham Mohammad. Police said that one of the men aimed a large,
semiautomatic handgun and aimed it at Mohammad.
According to police, Mohammad, 47, pulled his own gun from under the
store's counter and aimed it at one of the gunmen.
The two exchanged gunfire shortly before the would-be robbers fled the
store.
Police said no money was taken.
Anyone who may have information on the men is asked to contact the
Columbus Police Detective Bureau at (614) 645-4624. Anonymous calls can
be made to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 645-8477.
Stay with NewsChannel 4 and refresh nbc4columbus.com for additional
information.
