Arlington police search for gunman after shooting near park

Police in Arlington are searching for a gunman who shot and wounded a person he tried to rob.

The robbery victim told police he was in a car near the entrance of Bob McFarland Park in Arlington.

Investigators say it happened Saturday around 11:30 p.m.  They say the suspect approached the vehicle and tried to rob the occupants inside. Police say moments later the suspect fired a gun striking the victim.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, however his condition is unknown.

The suspect remains at large.


 

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