Victim shot in internet lounge robbery, suspects at large
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Posted: 11/01/2012
TAMPA - Authorities are searching for two armed suspects who robbed a Tampa internet lounge, shooting a victim in the process Thursday morning.
The incident happened at Sunrise II Internet Lounge on Nebraska Ave. and N. 142 nd Ave at 12:30 a.m.
Officials say two men walked inside the business brandishing guns and robbed the facility.
Two people were pistol whipped and one of the guns discharged, injuring someone.
The injured person was taken to the hospital. No one was directly shot.
The suspects were wearing hoodies and one of them was wearing a beanie cap.
The suspects fled and deputies are investigating the crime.
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