December 17, 2008

AUGUSTA, Ga.---Richmond County Sheriff's Office confirms an attempted robbery early this morning on Blossom Drive in Augusta.

According to investigators, a man was going out to his vehicle when he was approached from behind by two black males. One of the men hit him and knocked him to the ground. They then attempted to go through his pockets but did not get anything.

During this, the victim hit the hand of one of the suspects and the gun discharged, striking the victim in the arm. The victim was taken to the hospital, treated and released. Investigators are still looking for the suspects.