Video Shows Armed Robber in Action

The Tampa Police Department is looking for some assistance identifying a man it says held up an ABC Liquor store at gunpoint Sunday.

The crime in question occurred around 2:52 p.m. when a man walked into the 3727 E. Hillsborough Ave. store armed with a gun. The man is accused of pointing that gun at three victims and ordering them to the ground. He then demanded money from the register.

At that time, one of the victims pulled out his own gun and fired at the suspect, police wrote in an email to media. The suspect, however, fired back and shot a clerk, who suffered only minor injuries.

The robber fled the store after the shooting, police noted. It is unclear if the suspect was shot in the incident.

Police K-9 and aviation units responded, but were unable to track the man.

Anyone who recognizes the man or has information about the crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at -800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or text CSTB plus the tip to 274637 (CRIMES).

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