Woman Shot Despite Complying With Bandits
POSTED: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
UPDATED: 9:29 am EDT October 21, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A woman was shot twice after she was ambushed and robbed while walking down a street despite complying with the attackers' demands.
Police said the 19-year-old was walking on 19th Street near Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando when two men pulled up in a sport utility vehicle and showed guns.
The men robbed the teen of her wallet and then drove away, police said.
However, as they fled the area, the men fired several shots, hitting her in the leg and arm.
The woman said the attackers were inside a dark SUV with flashy rims. No description of the men was given.
Anyone with information concerning the shooting is urged to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
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