Police release photos of suspects in fatal AutoZone shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police are looking to identify two suspects believed to be involved in a fatal shooting at an AutoZone store near Polaris on Thursday.

Around 5:10 p.m., officers were called to the store located at 8338 Sancus Blvd., just south of Polaris Parkway. Police found 43-year-old Alejandro Fajardo-Torres who was shot during what police say was an attempted armed robbery. He was pronounced dead at 5:19 p.m.

Police say that Fajardo-Torres was a patron who intervened in the robbery.

An 18-year-old man, who works at the store, was suffering from an injury stemming from blunt-force trauma, police said. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to be OK.

According to police, a preliminary investigation has linked the homicide to multiple recent armed robberies targeting local auto parts retailers.

Police released two surveillance images and are now asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects they believe are involved.