Clerk shot, another injured during Lake Worth robbery

Masked gunman robs Metro PCS store Thursday night

LAKE WORTH, Fla. ā€“ A South Florida store clerk was shot and another was injured Thursday night during an armed robbery.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera said a masked gunman entered the Metro PCS store in the 300 block of South Dixie Highway in Lake Worth and shot the clerk during a robbery.

Barbera said another clerk was also injured.

Both victims were taken to an area hospital to be treated. They were listed in stable condition.

The gunman remains at large.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS.


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