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A local store owner told WESH 2 News that one of his employees was forced to open fire on a robber.A large police presence and the Orange County sheriff's helicopter could be seen circling above the Kicks Empire clothing and shoe store on South Tampa Avenue near the Citrus Bowl Monday evening.The store's owner told WESH 2 News that one of his employees called him and said someone who looked like he had a gun tried to rob the place, and that he shot him.The store owner was unsure if the robber was actually hit, but said his employee was not injured.Investigators could be seen interviewing witnesses and taking pictures of the crime scene, but have not said whether they have been able to identify a suspect.14277264