Smoke shop employee shot during attempted robbery in central Fresno, police say

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is in the hospital after police say he was shot while working at a smoke shop in central Fresno.

It happened at the APH Smoke Shop on Belmont and 9th just before 4 am Tuesday.

Officers say the employee was working when two people tried robbing the store by demanding money, which led to the shooting.

Police found the employee inside the store with a gunshot wound.

He was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Police say the suspects left the scene. No description of them has been released.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Fresno police.