Brickell

Police Searching for Suspect After Man Shot During Robbery Attempt in Brickell

Miami Fire Rescue responded and transported the victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said

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Police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who shot a man during an attempted armed robbery in Brickell Sunday.

Miami Police said they received a call of shots being fired near 1200 Brickell Bay Drive around 5:30 p.m.

Once on scene, officers located a man who appeared to have been suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his hand.

Miami Fire Rescue responded and transported the victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said. He was expected to recover from his injuries.

Police said the man was approached a suspect or suspects who demanded his jewelry. A brief struggle ensued which led to the shooting.

The incident remains under investigation.

Check back with NBC 6 for updates.

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