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Tempe police searching for suspect in violent robbery

Police say the suspect shot the victim on May 17 near Knox and Kyrene roads.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Tempe police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect in a violent robbery on May 17. 

The victim was robbed and shot by the suspect near Kyrene and Knox roads. A second suspect was seen driving a silver or gold Jeep Grand Cherokee. 

Both suspects were described as young Hispanic males, about 5'7'' tall, between the ages of 18 and 25.

One of the suspects was wearing a black "Diamond Supply Co." t-shirt and carrying a black backpack. The other suspect was wearing jeans, a white t-shirt, and a black ski mask. 

Anyone with information about the incident can contact Tempe police at 480-350-8311. 

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