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Family Dollar employee shot multiple times in armed robbery, Escalon police say

The employee is at the hospital in critical, but stable condition

ESCALON, Calif. — A search is underway for the man suspected of shooting a Family Dollar employee in Escalon, police said Monday.

The Escalon Police Department said officers responded to a reported armed robbery at the Family Dollar along Jackson Avenue around 6:35 p.m.

Police said one of the employees was shot multiple times and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Few details surrounding the shooting have currently been released.

However, police released a photo of the suspect, described as a Black man standing at about 5'8" with a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes. He was last seen running away from the scene.

Anyone with information can call Escalon Police Department at 209-838-7093.

Credit: Escalon Police Department
Escalon police said they are investigating an armed robbery where an employee was shot multiple times.

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