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Three KFC employees shot in Antelope during an alleged attempted robbery, sheriff's say

The shooting reportedly happened at the KFC on Watt Avenue and Elverta Road.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Three people were shot at a KFC restaurant in Antelope just before 3:30 p.m. Friday, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

The shooting reportedly happened at the KFC on Watt Avenue and Elverta Road.

All three hurt are believed to be adults and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Sgt. Amar Gandhi, spokesperson for the sheriff's office, said all three victims are employees. 

According to deputies, three people arrived at the restaurant to do an attempted robbery.

"The two suspects maintained their presence outside the business and one entered the Kentucky Fried Chicken, ran to the back, threatened the employees," said Deputy Sheriff John Lopes. "As the employees fled and customers that were inside the lobby fled, the suspect fired multiple gunshots."

Law enforcement says two suspects drove away in a vehicle, while one took off on foot.

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