Security guard shoots masked man inside Kroger, sheriff says

UPDATE at 9:34 a.m.:

One person is in the hospital after being shot by a security guard at a Kroger in Harrison Twp.

News Center 7 has a crew on the scene working to find out more. We’ll have the latest on News Center 7 at noon.

Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck said store management reported a person they wanted out of the store around 8:09 a.m. This person was heavily covered in stuff, including a face mask.

A third-party security guard contracted by Kroger approached the man and asked him to leave the store. At that point, Streck said the suspect pulled out a handgun.

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The security then drew their gun and shot the suspect.

The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Streck said he was conscious at the hospital, but they were working to learn more about his injuries.

INITIAL REPORT:

A reported shooting has sparked a wide-ranging law enforcement investigation at a Kroger location.

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TRENDING STORIES:

Deputies responded to the Kroger on W. Siebenthaler Ave. in Harrison Twp. on reports of a shooting around 8:15 a.m

At least one person was shot, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch.

Our News Center 7 crew on the scene reports that deputies have a portion of the parking lot in front of the store blocked off with crime scene tape.

We will continue to update this story.