Man, 66, shot, injured during attempted armed robbery near Ruby and Beckett



Attempted robbery, shooting near Ruby and Beckett



MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that left a man, 66, suffering from a gunshot wound. It all happened around 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, near the area of Ruby and Beckett.

Neighbors said they were startled by the violence.

"My gate was tied shut with yellow tape and I thought 'what the heck happened?'" said a concerned neighbor. "I was half shocked, half mad, half sad, half feeling like it's time to put the 'for sale' sign out."

Ruby and Beckett in Milwaukee



Ruby and Beckett in Milwaukee



The shooting happened not far from Appleton and Ruby. The victim told police an armed man demanded money, shot him and took off.

"Really? I'm kind of stunned because normally in this neighborhood, it normally don't take place like such," said Donial Clifton, who lives nearby.

Attempted robbery, shooting near Ruby and Beckett



Neighbors said the victim is beloved on the block -- saying he often shovels snow for those who need a helping hand.

"We kind of take care of each other around here a little bit," said the concerned neighbor.

Ruby and Beckett in Milwaukee





Attempted robbery, shooting near Ruby and Beckett



Police said it appears the suspect left empty-handed.

"If this person is preying on older people at 5 o'clock in the morning, why are there no patrol cars? Where is our police presence?" said a concerned neighbor.

"Think before you act," Clifton said. "It could be your own loved one or someone you care about so deeply."

Police are searching for the suspect. The victim is expected to survive.