Suspect Who Allegedly Tried to Rob Liquor Store Dies of Gunshot Wound

He was transported to Regions Hospital, where he later died

MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — A man who tried to hold up a liquor store in the Twin Cities has died after an employee shot him.

Maplewood officers were called to Princess Liquors shortly before 8 p.m. Monday.

Authorities say two suspects attempted to rob the liquor store and began to assault one of the employees.

Another employee confronted the suspects and fired a gun, striking one of them.

Police located the suspect a short distance away with a gunshot wound.

He was transported to Regions Hospital, where he later died.

The other suspect remains at large.