Store clerk shot during holdup at Dollar General in Birmingham’s Five Points West

A store clerk was shot during a holdup at a Dollar General retail store in Birmingham's Five Points West shopping district. The armed robbery occurred during operating hours, causing alarm among nearby shoppers and staff.

Emergency medical services responded to the scene to treat the shot employee, who was transported to a local hospital. Investigators are active in the area, looking for leads and surveillance video that might identify the suspects involved in the shooting and robbery.