Cleveland, Ohio

From Cleveland’s WeatherNet5.com of October 20, 2006

Clerk Exchanges Gunfire With Suspected Robber

Police are searching for a man suspected of shooting a store clerk late Thursday night.

Store clerk Merhad Abdulshaheed, 18, and one of the suspects involved in a robbery attempt were injured in a gunfire exchange. The other suspect got away.

The shooting happened at the B&M Food Market at West 70th Street and Clark Avenue at about 9 p.m.

Police said bullets were exchanged between the clerk and two suspects. Abdulshaheed was shot in the arm. He was taken to the hospital and treated and released.

The suspect, 21-year-old Dion Palmer, was shot multiple times and was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center. He is listed in fair condition.

Although the other suspect fled, police believe he was struck by a bullet.

Residents in the neighborhood said they are sick of store robberies. Abdulshaheed said that when he recovers he will be looking for a different job.

Police have only a vague description of the second gunman. He as described as a black man in his early 20s, about 6 feet 1 inch tall and 215 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.