By Associated Press - Monday, December 23, 2019

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A security guard was shot and seriously injured during an armed robbery at a business in North Carolina, according to police.

The shooting happened Monday morning at Fun Zone Sweepstakes in Kernersville, news outlets reported citing a press release.

The guard was taken to a hospital for treatment. The name of the wounded guard hasn’t been released.



Police haven’t released any suspect information at this time. It’s unclear whether anyone has been taken into custody.

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