Shooting Victim Identified

The Inside Scoop Online has confirmed that the victim of Saturday night's shooting is Michael Washington, owner of the Burger World at the corner of Missouri and Columbia streets on the city's east side.

Police work the crime scene at Burger World

At this writing, details about the shooting are still being obtained and police are still investigating.  It has been confirmed that Washington was shot at least eight times.

Washington had been in business at the location near the KIPP High School campus for multiple years and was well-known within that neighborhood.

He was open as usual and robbery appears to have been the motive.  Sources have reported that there are two persons of interest being questioned by law enforcement officials.

Expressions of sadness from his customers and friends have already started surfacing on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
 

Washington was pronounced dead at Helena Regional Medical Center

Police transported Washington to HRMC in efforts to save his life