Robbers shoot smoke shop employee, suspects at-large

Police cordoned off Exotic Convenience after an employee was shot during a robbery on Wednesday.
Police cordoned off Exotic Convenience after an employee was shot during a robbery on Wednesday. Photo credit Kimberly Dole

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A Manhattan smoke shop employee was shot in the back during a robbery on Wednesday night, according to police.

Multiple men with guns entered Exotic Convenience on Clinton Street near Rivington Street on the Lower East Side around 6:44 p.m., officials said.

The group reportedly stole merchandise before shooting the worker in the lower back and fleeing.

The men fled into a black vehicle, according to law enforcement.

Emergency responders rushed the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue. Authorities believe he will likely survive.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Kimberly Dole