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Walgreens shooting suspect identified

Updated: Tuesday, 11 Oct 2011, 6:45 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 11 Oct 2011, 3:37 PM EDT

MIAMI TWP., Ohio (WDTN) - The Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office just approved charges against the man police shot during a robbery attempt.

Michael Fischer, 41, of West Carrollton, is now charged with aggravated robbery, felonious assault, felonious assault on a police officer, vandalism and kidnapping.

Police say Fischer entered the Walgreens on State Route 741 in Miami Township Saturday afternoon. They say he fired off a shot inside the store while trying to get his hands on prescription drugs.

A police officer confronted Fischer as he left the store. Fischer shot at the officer. The officer was not injured, but he did return fire, hitting Fischer twice.

Fischer remains hospitalized.

A news conference is scheduled for later Tuesday afternoon at the Miami Township Police Department. Stay with us for updates on this breaking story.

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