RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A man was shot after he said two suspects attempted to rob him early Thursday morning.
Officers were called to the 1500 block of Treehaven Drive for a reported shooting around 1:37 a.m. Thursday. When authorities responded, officers found a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital for injuries that were considered life threatening.
The male victim told police that two unknown males with handguns attempted to rob him and then shot him.
The first suspect is described as a black male with a mask covering his face wearing a white t-shirt and dark shorts. The second suspect is described as a black male with a mask covering his face wearing dark trousers and a dark sweatshirt with the hood pulled around his face. Both suspects are believed to be in their late teens-early twenties.
Detectives are continuing to seek leads from any witnesses in the community.
Anyone with information can contact Major Crimes at 646-6741 or CrimeStoppers at 780-1000.
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