NYC smoke-shop worker shot while confronting robbers

A Manhattan smoke-shop worker was shot when he confronted three robbers exterior his retailer late Sunday, authorities stated. 

The 35-year-old employee was contained in the Orchard Smoke Store on Orchard Avenue close to East Houston Avenue on the Decrease East Aspect simply after 10:30 p.m. when the trio swiped about $12,000 in merchandise and round $300 in money, police stated. 

Because the bandits left, the employee went exterior and confronted them, cops stated.  

The 35-year-old employee was shot within the torso and arm whereas confronting three robbers exterior his retailer on Orchard Avenue close to East Houston Avenue late Sunday.

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The suspects stole about $12,000 in merchandise and round $300 in money from the shop.

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An official investigates close to the scene of the taking pictures.

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Through the conflict, one of many suspects shot the employee within the torso and arm, cops stated. 

They then took off in a black sedan, authorities stated. No arrests have been made.

The employee was taken to Bellevue Hospital, the place he was listed in steady situation.