DOVER, DELAWARE (8/10/2015) A 35-year-old man was shot in the hip by a robber he fought with at the Persimmon Tree apartments, Dover police reported today.
The incident happened about 2:10 a.m. in a building commons area at 500 Persimmon Tree Lane.
The victim fought the unknown robber and was taken to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for treatment of his injury, Cpl. Mark Hoffman said.
The suspect fled.
He was described as a black male, clean shaven, 5-feet-10, 170-190 pounds with light skin and a heavier build.
Police asked anyone with information to call 302-736-7111.