1 shot, 1 beaten in home invasion robbery

LAKE CITY, Fla. – One person was shot and another was beaten in a home invasion robbery attempt early Friday morning, according to the Lake City Police Department.

Police said a 25-year-old man was asleep on the couch about 4 a.m. at the home in the 700 block of Southeast Dade Street when four men entered the home wearing masks.

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During the assault, one of the suspects demanded, "Where is the dope at?" while another was holding a rifle, police said.

The 25-year-old was beaten and a 24-year-old man was shot once in the leg while in a bedroom, police said.

The 25-year-old was treated at the scene and the 24-year-old was flown to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are investigating and do not have any suspect information.


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