Clerk shot and killed during attempted robbery in West Ridge store

A store clerk was shot to death during an attempted robbery in West Ridge Monday night.

Salim Khamo, 66, was working behind the counter of a food and liquor store in the 6300 block of North Western Avenue when he was approached by a gunman who demanded money from the register, Chicago police said.

Khamo refused to comply and was shot in the chest, officials said. Khamo had a gun and returned fire but missed, police said.

Khamo was taken to Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The suspect rode a bike to the store and fled on foot after firing shots, police said. 

No one was in custody.