Man Shot In Both Legs After Refusing To Buy Watch

MIAMI, FL — Dennis Barajona told police he was approached by a total stranger Monday morning and asked if he wanted to buy a watch not far from Miami. Barajona told the man that he didn't have any money. But the would-be watch salesman apparently wouldn't take "no" for an answer and shot Barajona in the leg.

When Barajona refused the offer a second time, the disappointed salesman shot him in the other leg, according to Miami-Dade police.

Now police say it's time the watch salesman pays for his unusual sales tactics.

Police are investigating the incident as a robbery, according to Detective Christopher Thomas of the Miami-Dade Police Department, who said that Barajona was shot shortly after 5 a.m. near the Chevron station at 26001 South Dixie Highway.

"The subject fled the area in an awaiting vehicle and remains at large," according to Thomas, who said that Barajona was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital South by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel.

Thomas said that Barajona was listed in stable condition.

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