Editor’s note: A previous version of this story said the employee was shot in the leg, according to police. Calgary police later clarified the employee was injured from the glass being broken due to it being shot at.
An attempted robbery turned into a shooting early Thursday, sending a man to hospital.
Calgary police said the suspect attempted to rob TJ’s Pizza at Centre Street and 19th Avenue Northwest at about 2:20 a.m.
The suspect threatened employees with a gun and demanded cash, and when the employees in the restaurant attempted to scare the suspect away, an altercation occurred, according to police.
“Upon being pushed out of the restaurant, the suspect fired shots at the front door, resulting in broken glass. The suspect then fled the scene prior to police arrival,” Calgary police said in a written statement.
The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries due to the glass being shattered from the gun shot.
Police continue to hunt for a suspect described as being approximately 35-years-old, six-feet-four inches tall and 220 pounds. The man was last seen wearing a grey shirt, light-coloured pants and a black mask.
Anyone with information about the incident can call the CPS non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers.