Marine Veteran Shot, Left for Dead Before Car Stolen – LIVE UPDATES

Crestwood neighborhood A Marine veteran is recovering in the hospital after being shot and left for dead during a violent carjacking police declared The attack happened late Sunday night in Crestwood near Watson Road and Grant Drive where officers unveiled the wounded veteran lying on the ground According to investigators the suspect shot the man before stealing his bus and fleeing the scene The victim whose identity has not been issued was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition Police described the crime as heartless and are urging anyone with information to come forward as the search for the suspect continues Key Facts CURRENT Marine veteran exposed shot and critically injured before suspect stole his car IMPACT Victim hospitalized neighborhood outraged at violent attack on veteran OFFICIAL SOURCE This was a heartless crime against someone who served our country Police Chief ACTION Executives urge anyone with information or surveillance footage to contact investigators Hyperlocal Impact Precise Location Crestwood neighborhood ZIP Near Watson Road and Grant Drive intersection Society Connection It s devastating to see a veteran treated this way in our town Mark Edwards local business owner Visual Proof Unique Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Second armed carjacking in the area this month heightening fears of rising violence DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE Predicament Response IMMEDIATE SUPPORT Veterans Emergency Line Dial then press Crime Stoppers - -TIPS OFFICIAL GUIDANCE We are asking residents to stay vigilant and document suspicious activity this instant Capt Laura Simmons Crestwood Police Department Locality Pulse VOTE Should tougher penalties be enacted for crimes targeting veterans Yes protect veterans No treat all crimes equallySound off in comments administrators monitoring feedback Update Log PM Police respond to reports of gunfire near Watson Road PM Marine veteran located shot and left for dead AM Executives confirm car stolen suspect at large