Man shot in attempted robbery

Published: May 22, 2012 at 3:04 AM EDT|Updated: May 27, 2012 at 3:04 AM EDT
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CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT) - Chesterfield police are on the look out for two men said to be involved in a violent attempted robbery.

It happened around 12:30 Monday morning at the 7-11 on Belmont Road.

Police say the victim was sitting in the car when two armed men told him to get out and give them his money.

When the victim refused, police say the suspects shot at the man.

As the victim ran for the store, police say the suspects fired more shots.

The victim was hit, but is expected to be ok.

The suspects were described as:

Suspect 1: Black male, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a thin/slender build. He had a dark complexion and gray/partially gray hair. He was wearing dark jogging pants, a gray shirt and a hat.

Suspect 2: Black male, about 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 250 pounds with a heavy/stocky build. He had a medium complexion and short, black hair.

Anyone with information should call police or Crime Solvers.

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