A food vendor is in serious condition after being shot several times in west Phoenix Monday afternoon.
Police investigate after a street food vendor is shot several times -- 38th Ave/Vernon. 3 suspects detained. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/hNSkDVrsIM
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The incident happened around 2 p.m. near 38th Avenue and Thomas Road.
Witnesses tell police that a black male yelled at the man to give him his money and then someone fired at the victim several times.
Food vendor's cart tipped over in the street after attempted armed robbery. Victim in serious condition. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/V2efObn8t4
— Raquel Cervantes (@RaquelABC15) February 22, 2016
Police say the suspects, a man and two women, took off in a silver Pontiac.
Officers found the car near 47th and Virginia avenues and the man ran off. The women stayed inside.
Authorities found the male suspect hiding in an alley under a mattress.
The victim and suspects are not being identified at this time.
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