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Dollar General employee shot in Canton robbery Friday night
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Dollar General employee shot in Canton robbery Friday night


Police said the shooting was the result of a robbery at the store, 915 Tuscarawas St. W, of Canton.

CANTON – Police said a general dollar employee was injured Friday night during a robbery downtown.

Canton Police Department Sgt. Eric Lee said Saturday morning that a worker was shot around 8:30 p.m. at the store, 915 Tuscarawas St. w.

The incident is under investigation, according to the sergeant, who said he could not confirm the severity of the employee’s injuries.

Lee also could not say whether money or merchandise was stolen from the store.

Further information about the incident was not immediately available Saturday.