A Clayton County gas station clerk was fatally shot in an attempted robbery this past Friday, a tragic event that has shaken the local community and spurred a police investigation to find the perpetrator. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, police received reports around 11 p.m. of the shooting at the Circle K on Highway 85. The victim, identified by customers and fellow employees as “Muhammad”, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the back.
Witnesses described the suspect as a masked individual who entered the store with a firearm with the intention to rob the establishment. Upon shooting the clerk, the suspect fled in a black Dodge Journey with no visible license plates. The neighboring business owner, Joe Kossi, expressed his shock to FOX 5 Atlanta, stating, “I’m surprised to hear something happened near to me. I just – we just have a new restaurant here, and it can happen to anybody!”
While details are still emerging, a customer who wished to remain anonymous paid tribute to the slain worker, telling FOX 5 Atlanta, “Muhammed was a great guy for the community. Muhammad was laid back. He was patient with his customers. God, I hate that happened to Muhammad. That’s crazy. People need to get a job and just make their own money. Stop taking from hardworking people. The man works overnight to take care of his family, and it’s just a sad situation,” the customer said. “If you were short anything, Muhammad would come out his own pocket and look out for you.”…