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NC man shot by grandfather while trying to rob him, police say
A man trying to rob his own grandfather was shot Friday morning, WCNC Charlotte reports.
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LONG VIEW, NC — A man trying to rob his own grandfather was shot Thursday morning, WCNC Charlotte reports.
According to Long View police, the shooting occurred around 8 a.m. at a home along 38th Street NW.
Police said the grandfather was home alone when his 34-year-old grandson kicked in the door wearing a mask. When the grandson assaulted his grandfather and demanded money, he was shot multiple times, WCNC reported.
The grandson fled on foot but was found at a nearby hotel with life-threatening injuries.
The grandfather, who suffered facial and bodily injuries, said he didn't know the suspect was his own grandson.
The investigation is ongoing.
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