MELBOURNE, Fla. — The Melbourne Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery which occurred in front of 23 E. Avenue C in Melbourne, Florida.
The adult male victim was shot several times with a small caliber rifle and fled the scene in an attempt to drive himself to Holmes Regional Medical Center. The victim could not make it to that destination and pulled into an open free standing ice cream store at Dell’s Freeze where he was assisted by several patrons.
The victim was transported HRMC and is currently in stable condition. At this time, there are several leads regarding suspects. The case is currently under investigation by Detective Joe Escher of the Criminal Investigation Division.
Please contact the Melbourne Police Department with any information pertaining to this incident. The Melbourne Police Department is investigating this incident.
If you have any information please call Crime line: 1-800-423-TIPS (8477)