DEWITT, NY - Two employees at Chili's Grill & Bar restaurant in DeWitt were shot and killed in a robbery early Saturday morning, according to DeWitt police.

Police said officers responded to the restaurant by ShoppingTown Mall in DeWitt at 1:04 a.m., and found one employee dead at the scene. A second employee was transported to a local hospital, where he died, police said.

DeWitt police are on the scene looking for physical evidence, and interviewing witnesses, according to John J. Anton, DeWitt police chief.

The investigation is continuing, and DeWitt police are asking anyone with information to contact them at tips@townofDewitt.com.

The restaurant, 3691 Erie Blvd. E. in DeWitt, normally closed at midnight, according to its web site.

Onondaga County sheriff's deputies, New York State Police, and Syracuse Police K9 are assisting, police said.