Police: Man Shot While Running From Attackers

Police in the City of Manassas are looking for three suspects accused of attempting to rob a man while shooting him in the leg as he fled for safety.

Police said they were called to investigate a shooting that occurred in the 9200 block of Douglas Street Wednesday around 6:30 a.m.

The victim told officers that he was sitting in his vehicle after leaving a friend’s house, when three males—one with a silver handgun—walked up to the car and demanded money from him. The victim told officers the men then forced him out of his vehicle after he refused their demands.

That is when the victim said he was shot in the leg by one of the suspects as he attempted to run back to his friend’s house, according to police.

One suspect was described as a 20 to 25-year-old black male, stading just over 6-feet-tall with dreadlocks. The second suspect was described as a 20 to 25-year-old Hispanic male about 5-foot-4. The victim could not supply officers with a description of the third suspect, police said. All three suspects were covering their faces with bandannas.

The 59-year-old victim was transported to a regional hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about the case or suspects is asked to call The Manassas City Crime Solvers' 24-hour confidential tipline at 703-330-0330. A cash reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case is being offered. Callers may remain anonymous.  

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