AKRON, Ohio — Police in Akron are investigating the attempted robbery of the Royal Beauty Supply Store that resulted in a clerk fatally shooting one of the suspects.
The incident happened on Friday evening just after 7:00 p.m. in the 900 block of S. Arlington St. Police say there were two employees in the store when two masked male suspects, armed with guns, walked in and tried to rob them.
One of the clerks, a 26-year-old man, pulled out his gun and fatally shot one of the suspects. The other suspect left the scene and is wanted by police. He was wearing all dark clothing and had a mask covering his face. No other description has been provided.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. You can also contact The Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637. Callers can remain anonymous
The name of the suspect who was fatally shot has not been released, pending family notification. An autopsy will be conducted by the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office.
