Armored Car Guard Shot During Robbery In Milwaukee: Police

MILWAUKEE, WI — An armored car guard was shot in a robbery near 79th Street and Capitol Drive Thursday morning, police said.

Police said the 55-year-old guard was hospitalized shortly after the encounter around 8 a.m. Another guard shot back at the suspect, who ran from the scene, though police said they weren't sure if the 26-year-old guard hit him or missed.

A third guard was on the scene as well, though no other injuries were reported, and police noted the wounded guard's injuries were not fatal.

Milwaukee police asked anyone with information to contact them at 414-935-7360 or to contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS to remain anonymous.