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Woman shot while trying to get away from robber in Newport News

Posted at 10:45 AM, Apr 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-27 10:45:57-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A woman is recovering after she was shot twice by someone who was trying to rob her.

Police say the woman was inside of her car in the 4400 block of Baughman Court in the Newsome Park area at around 11:15 p.m. when a man came up to her passenger door and demanded money.

She put the car in reverse to get away and the robber shot her twice hitting her in the right wrist and the left upper thigh.

She was able to drive herself home and she was taken to the Hampton Careplex for treatment.

Police have not released a full description of the suspect.

If you know anything about this crime, please call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.