Laurinburg man shot in robbery

The Laurinburg Exchange, N.C.
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May 17—LAURINBURG — A 50-year-old Laurinburg man is in the hospital after being shot Tuesday night.

According to Capt. Chris Young with the Laurinburg Police Department, officers responded to First Street around 11:40 p.m. in reference to a person shot.

When officers arrived they located the 50-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound. He told officers he was standing outside of his vehicle when a young male wearing an orange hoodie ran up to him with a gun and robbed him, according to Young.

The victim attempted to get into his vehicle when the suspect shot him.

The victim was transported to an out-of-county medical facility for treatment and was last known to be in stable condition.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Laurinburg Police Department at 910-276-3211. Those with information can also contact Scotland Crimestoppers to remain anonymous. Anyone can make a tip by using the Crimestoppers website www.scotlandcountycs.com

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