Police: Cashier shot during robbery at Shorty's Liquor Store

Jan 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021 Updated Jan 16, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A cashier was shot during a robbery at Shorty's Liquor Store on Friday night as they attempted to give the robber cash, the Louisville Metro Police Department said.

A man entered Shorty's Liquor Store on S. 28th Street and showed a gun and demanded cash just before 7:15 p.m., LMPD spokesman Dwight Mitchell said.

Cashier Shot Shorty's 1-15-21.png — A shooting was reported around 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Shorty's Liquor Store on S. 28th Street, according to LMPD.

As the cashier was getting the money out, Mitchell said the suspect fired their gun, shooting the cashier in the arm.

The cashier, whose age and gender was unknown, was transported to University of Louisville Hospital with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

LMPD's robbery unit is investigating the robbery. Shorty's Liquor Store is not affiliated with Shorty's Food Mart.