Brinks truck driver shot on Cleveland’s East side during robbery attempt

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Brinks truck driver was shot in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.

The shooting happened around 1:25 p.m. outside the Huntington Bank at East 105th and St. Clair Avenue.

Police said they were alerted about the shooting by the Shotspotter system in the area and several 911 calls.

When officers arrived on the scene they learned that a 65-year-old Brinks truck driver had been shot and drove himself to the Cleveland Clinic.

Police said approximately four males approached the victim and attempted to rob him. During the encounter, shots were fired, hitting the victim. The suspects then drove off in a vehicle.

Cleveland Police officers immediately began checking the area for the vehicle and found it a short time later. Officers attempted to stop it but it took off.

After a brief pursuit, the suspect vehicle crashed into another car near East 169th and Lakeshore BLVD in Cleveland.

The suspects fled from the vehicle, three of the four male suspects were arrested, and a firearm was recovered.

The driver of the car that the suspects crashed into, a 19-year-old female was not injured.

The Brinks truck driver who was shot is in stable condition, according to police.

Brinks released the following statement about the shooting:

“We are aware of the incident in Clevland and are cooperating with local authorities to understand what happened. Our first priority is ensuring the health and well-being of our employees and the public. We are working with law enforcement and recommend that you approach the relevant law enforcement agencies for further background on the incident.”

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