Police: 28-year-old man shot when he attempted to intervene during attempted robbery

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a man was shot and hurt as he tried to intervene in a robbery attempt at a Popeye's restaurant.

It happened on Sunday evening, December 27th.

Police say the 28-year-old man was shot as he tried to physically intervene during a robbery attempt at the restaurant near 15th and National around 6:00 p.m.

The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive.

The suspect fled the scene after the shooting, police say. The suspect remains at large.

Police say their investigation into this incident is ongoing.