MESQUITE, Texas — A store clerk was shot during a robbery attempt in Mesquite on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Police said they responded to the shooting just after 3 p.m. in the 1100 block of Pioneer Road. A witness told WFAA the incident happened at the Howdy's Express store.
According to police, officers found that a clerk had been shot. Police said the clerk was conscious and told officers that a suspect went into the store, demanded money and then fired at least one gunshot before fleeing the scene.
Police said the clerk was taken to a hospital, where she is currently stable with non-life-threatening injuries.
Further details, such as information on the suspect, were not immediately released as the investigation continues.
