Police: Man shot during robbery at Worcester auto store
WORCESTER — One man was injured in a shooting Wednesday afternoon on Park Avenue.
Police said they were called to the area of the AutoZone auto parts store at 248 Park Ave. shortly before 5 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery and shooting.
They found a 41-year-old shooting victim and provided medical assistance. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
According to police, officers determined that a man had robbed the victim and shot him during the confrontation. The shooter then ran from the scene.
Nearby, on Townsend Street, Pandi Bellovoda said he was sitting in his parked car when he saw two men run from the area of the AutoZone on Park Avenue.
He said one of the men hid behind the front of his car as the other shot from the rear.
Bellovoda's car was struck at least twice, shattering the back windshield. He was not injured.
On Thursday morning, AutoZone was opened for business as usual and there were no apparent signs of a robbery and shooting that happened in the vicinity of the store 16 hours earlier.
A half-dozen workers, including the manager, would not comment about the matter.
As of Thursday morning, no arrest had been made, according to Worcester police.
With reports from reporter Craig S. Semon
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Police: Man shot during robbery at Worcester AutoZone
