FAIRFIELD, Ohio– Police are investigating a fatal shooting during a robbery at a jewelry store in Fairfield, officials confirmed.
It happened around 12:54 p.m. when Fairfield Police officers responded to 6679 Dixie Highway, listed as Everest Jewels, for a reported disturbance involving gunshots.
Officers on scene found a man dead inside the business. It’s being investigated as a robbery/homicide.
WLWT crews saw multiple agencies outside the business, with glass window of the store shattered.
Multiple extended family members tell WLWT the victim was the store owner, a father of three and a Nepali immigrant. Family tells WLWT today was the first day of Nepalese Hindu festival.
Police did not share any information about potential suspects. Detectives could be seen checking nearby businesses security cameras for any leads.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sgt. Bryan Carnes at 513-867-6005.
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