Crime & Courts

Man who tried to rob south-side wig store shot twice by manager, police say

A man who was attempting to rob Honie’s Wig & Beauty Supply, near Harry and Hillside, was reportedly shot twice by the manager, Wichita police Lt. Ronald Hunt said.

The would-be robber walked into the store at about 12:30 p.m. He received gunshot wounds to his chin and shoulder and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The man shot appeared to be in his late 30s, according to police. The manager fired two rounds.

This is a developing story and will be updated as we receive more information.

Kaitlyn Alanis: 316-269-6708, @kaitlynalanis

This story was originally published January 22, 2018 at 1:22 PM with the headline "Man who tried to rob south-side wig store shot twice by manager, police say."

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