Man shot during attempted car theft outside of St. Anthony Walgreens

WCCO digital update: Morning of May 10, 2023

ST. ANTHONY, Minn. -- Police say a man was shot during a robbery attempt outside of a Walgreens in St. Anthony Tuesday night.

According to the city's police department, the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. in the parking lot of the Walgreens at 3700 Silver Lake Road.

The victim said a male suspect approached him after he parked and demanded his keys. While the victim tried to grab the keys, the suspect shot him in the leg, according to police.

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The suspect ran, and the victim went into Walgreens to seek help. He was hospitalized but is expected to be OK.

Police found a gun at the scene. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the St. Anthony Police Department.

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