Suspect robs man, fires shot into floor

8/31/2002

A 27-year-old Toledo man told police that someone broke into a home he was in on Hamilton Street yesterday morning and fired a shot into the floor before taking $100 in cash.

Anthony Jackson of 311 West Manhattan Blvd. said he was inside 604 Hamilton when he someone wearing a black ski mask entered the house and confronted him in the living room. The man, who had a handgun, ordered Mr. Jackson to the floor and demanded money.

Mr. Jackson told police he gave the man $100. The suspect then kicked Mr. Jackson several times and fired a shot into the floor next to him before leaving the home.