Chicago police released video footage Tuesday of the man who fatally shot a West Rogers Park liquor store clerk Monday night in hopes of identifying the gunman.
Salim Khamo, 66, was working behind the counter of the food and liquor store in the 6300 block of North Western Avenue when another man entered about 9:50 p.m., according to information provided by police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
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The video showed the man wearing a dark-colored jacket, black pants, a blue face mask and a black beanie. Armed with a handgun, the man demanded money, authorities said.
The man, who rode a bike to the store, then shot the 66-year-old in the chest, authorities said.
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Another man who was working at the store at the time told police he heard one shot while he was in the freezer and ran out to find Khamo on the ground, according to a police report. The man called 911 and the owner of the store, who was able to get video footage of the shooting.
The video, according to the report, showed that the man attempted to rob Khamo and they exchanged words before the man pulled out a gun and shot Khamo. Khamo then pulled out his own gun and also fired a shot, but police said the man was not struck.
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The man ran southbound, leaving his bicycle, which was taken into evidence, the report said.
Police found one shell casing on top of the register and one live round under Khamo’s body, the report said. Police also found Khamo’s gun.
Khamo had a Firearm Owner’s Identification card, according to the report.
No money or belongings were taken during the attempted robbery, authorities said.
The Chicago Fire Department took the clerk to Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in critical condition. He was pronounced dead at 11:43 p.m., according to the medical examiner’s office.
Anyone with information about the shooting can call detectives at 312-744-8261 or submit an anonymous tip at www.CPDTIP.com.
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