Purse Snatcher Shoots Woman 4 Times, Witness Shoots Robber
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FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – A woman was shot four times by a man who demanded her purse while she was leaving work.
It happened Wednesday night at 10 p.m. in the 3600 block of Vaughn Blvd.
A witness shot the suspect as he was fleeing the scene.
The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and will need surgery.
Police described the suspect as a black male in his late teens to early 20s, 5'6" with a skinny build. He was wearing jeans without a t-shirt and has braided hair.
Anyone with information about the crime is urged to call detectives at 817.392.4378.
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