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Man Shot During Attempted Robbery at Gas Station in Orange County

A man was injured after being shot during an attempted robbery at a gas station in Pine Hills, Orange County, Florida. The incident occurred early Friday morning at the Circle K located at 6949 Silver Star Road. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects, 18-year-old Tylon Dunn and 25-year-old Robert Menist-Mendez, were apprehended shortly after the incident.

Deputies responded to the scene at around 1:23 a.m. after receiving reports of the shooting. Upon arrival, they found the wounded man and quickly apprehended Dunn and Menist-Mendez across the street. Arrest affidavits reveal that the victim, a man in his 30s whose identity has not yet been released, was shot by Menist-Mendez.

A store employee who witnessed the incident informed deputies that she was taking out the trash when she heard a loud noise from inside the convenience store. Upon entering, she saw her co-worker, the victim, walking towards her, saying that he had been shot. The employee immediately applied pressure to the man’s wound with a towel and called 911 for help.

The victim was found inside the store, lying on the ground, and was heard speaking about a “robbery gone wrong” and how he had been shot with a revolver. He was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition, according to the arrest affidavits.

Following further investigation and interviews, deputies discovered a revolver with one spent casing, which is believed to be the weapon used in the crime.

Both Dunn and Menist-Mendez now face charges of armed robbery with a deadly weapon and mask. In addition, Menist-Mendez is charged with attempted murder with a firearm, as revealed by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident underscores the importance of safety and vigilance, especially in public places. Law enforcement authorities continue to work diligently to ensure the well-being and security of local communities.

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