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Store clerk shot in Petersburg robbery; suspect on the loose

Posted at 10:55 PM, Apr 10, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-11 08:07:35-04

PETERSBURG, Va. -- Police are looking for a shooting suspect after a store clerk was shot during the robbery of a Petersburg deli.

The crime happened Tuesday night at the Fast Stop Deli on S West Street, near W Wythe Street.

Officers responded to a 9:39 p.m. call that said the business was being robbed and one person had been shot, police said.

The clerk suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to VCU Medical Center with serious injuries.

Police are still looking for the shooting, but have not released a description at this time.

Investigators said they would review surveillance video from the store for additional leads.

This is the second shooting in Petersburg over the last two nights.

Tuesday’s shooting was just one block away from a fatal Monday night shooting.

Police said they do not believe the shootings were related.

Police asked anyone with information about the crime to call Petersburg/Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212.

Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story. Witnesses can send news tips and photos here.

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