CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two gas station clerks were shot early today and one died in an attempted robbery at the station at East 55th Street and Cedar Avenue.

Mohammed Ismail, 48, died of a gunshot wound to the back after he was shot at 3:50 a.m. at the Biggies station at 2165 East 55th, police said.

Both men were taken to MetroHealth Medical Center, where the second victim is being treated for gunshot wounds to his arm and torso.

Three men had entered the gas station's store and walked around, then pulled out handguns, attempted to rob the store and shot both victims, Sgt. Sammy Morris said.

Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 216-623-5464 or Crime Stoppers, 216-252-7463.