MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery and shooting. 

The incident happened Dec. 30, around 9:10 p.m. near 76th and Good Hope Road. 

Officials say the suspect entered a business, pointed a handgun at an employee and demanded money. The suspect then shot the employee and fled. 

Authorities describe the suspect as an African American male in his 50's. He was last seen wearing a black Carhartt brand hat, a gray skull-style mask, a yellow and green checkered jacket, blue pants, and chestnut-colored shoes. He was armed with a handgun. 

Police say the suspect may have left in a black two-door Pontiac G6.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414)224-Tips or P3 Tips.