A possible attempted robbery that occurred on the 100 block of Barclay St. shortly before 6:30 this evening turned violent after the suspect began to fire rounds at the victim, striking him multiple times.
EMS transported the male victim who is said to be in his 30's, to University Hospital reportedly with gunshot wounds to the chest and leg.
Residents nearby said they heard several gunshots in the area shortly before police and EMS began to converge on the scene.
The possible suspect was only described as a short Hispanic male.
The victim's condition is unavailable at this time.