Man shot during robbery attempt in Silver Spring

WASHINGTON — A man is in serious condition after he was shot during a robbery attempt Monday night.

The attempt occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Piney Branch Road and Dale Drive.

Capt. Paul Starks with Montgomery County Police says the man was walking along the road when someone tried to rob him.

The victim was shot and the suspect got away. There’s no word yet on whether anyone else was involved.

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