THPD: One shot in fast food parking lot robbery attempt

UPDATE- The victim reportedly is an employee of the Burger King on Wabash Ave., where he was shot in the parking lot while on break by a robbery suspect last night. The suspect(s) had fled the scene prior to officers' arrival.
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By Lucy Perry 
Indiana Central News

One person was transported to a local hospital after police say he was shot in the leg during a robbery attempt at a fast food restaurant parking lot on Terre Haute's east side tonight.

Terre Haute Police Department officers responded to Burger King at 3087 Wabash Avenue on a report of shots fired around 9 p.m.

Details are limited at this time, including a description of suspect and suspect vehicle. However, a spokesman for the THPD said the male victim suffered a gunshot wound to one leg. His injuries are not believed to be life - threatening.

Indiana State Police assisted in a search of the area, conducting a K9 search of the area from Brown Avenue to S. 25th Street and including the large field at Meadows Elementary School, just behind the restaurant.

Call the Terre Haute Police Department with information on the case at 812-238-1661.