Man Dies After Being Shot In Stomach During Attempted Robbery

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2014

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A man who was shot in the stomach following an attempted robbery Monday night passed away Tuesday morning.

Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to the city's northeast side at the 8200 block of Heatherton Court in reference to a person shot. When they arrived, they found the victim suffering from the gunshot wound.

Police said the victim was approached by two armed males who attempted to rob him. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

The victim's name is being withheld until family is notified.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact police at 317-327-3475.

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