The shooting occured on October 11. The gunman, who has not been identified, tried to rob the store and shot Atta in the face. According to Akron detectives, there were two or more persons involved in the crime, as seen in surveillance tapes.
Witnesses say they saw two young black males dressed in dark clothing at the scene.
Atta was an employee at his family's store. Originally from the Middle East, he immigrated to the U.S. Atta, who was known as Kenny to the store's regular customers, was a father of two children. Atta's wife attends classes at The University of Akron, focusing on child therapy. Police are looking for additional witnesses and evidence. Copyright 2000, The Buchtelite.