Arlington police: Man injured during robbery attempt after Alcoholics Anonymous meeting

A man coming out of an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Arlington was shot in the abdomen during an attempted robbery Monday night, police say.

Four men were standing outside a business in the 600 block of Woodcrest Lane after their AA meeting, when an armed man approached them and demanded money, police said.

During the robbery, the robber shot one of the men and fled on foot. It is unclear whether he took any items or money.

The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Arlington police said they are investigating the incident.

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