Up to 20 years in prison for man convicted of robbing North Olmsted Starbucks, shooting at North Olmsted officers

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The 31-year-old man who shot at North Olmsted police officers after robbing a Starbucks, was sentenced Monday by Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Shannon Gallagher to a 18-20 years in prison.

Dominique Hullum — Dominique Hullum((Source: Cuyahoga County Sheriff))

Dominque Hullum walked into the Starbucks in the 27100 block of Lorain Road at Dover Center Road around 8 a.m. March 21 and ordered people to get on the ground.

North Olmsted Starbucks — North Olmsted Starbucks((Source: WOIO))

When North Olmsted officers arrived on scene, they said Hullum fled on foot, dropping a bag of cash on the sidewalk.

North Olmsted Starbucks — North Olmsted Starbucks((Source: WOIO))

Police said Hullum encountered a North Olmsted police officer at Dover Center Road and Brookpark Extension and fired several shots at the officer.

Chris Kelley is one of the officers Hullum shot at. Officer Kelley spoke at Hullum’s sentencing on Monday.

“Mr. Hullum, I do forgive you,” said Kelley. “I’ve been praying for you and will continue to do so and I don’t know everything you’re going through, I hope during this time you are able to find some healing with that.”

North Olmsted Starbucks — North Olmsted Starbucks((Source: WOIO))

The officer returned fire as Hullum entered a car in that area and traveled north on Dover Center Road, police said.

Several minutes later the car stopped behind a home on Kingston Circle, police said.

Once stopped, North Olmsted police said he again fired at officers and officers again returned fire.

One officer was treated for minor injuries and released, but police were relieved that no one else was hurt.

“The guy had no regard for safety, for anyone, he’s firing on officers so that tells you his mental state, he could care less,” Detective Sergeant Barrett said.

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