WKYC.com | Cleveland, OH | Bullets fly after barbershop robbery

CLEVELAND -- Barbershop owner shoots suspect after he and his patrons are robbed Wednesday evening.

Cleveland Police confirm that the robbery occurred shortly after 730pm Wednesday evening.

A 47-year-old male entered the barbershop located near East 124th and Buckeye Road in Cleveland.

The male robbed the store and the patrons inside taking cash, jewelry, and other valuables.

The store owner, who has a concealed weapons permit, pulled out his handgun shooting at the robber. The suspect was struck in the elbow.

The robber dropped his weapon and fled.

A short time later, police located the male and took him into custody.

The male was taken to Huron Hospital where he is being treated for his gunshot wound.

Stay tuned to wkyc.com and Channel 3 News for the latest on this developing story.

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