Armored Car Guard Shot in Charlotte, NC

Police continue to search for the person who shot an armored car employee at the Foxcroft Shopping Center in SouthPark. The incident involved a robbery of a Loomis armored car at a Wells Fargo ATM in the shopping center.

The armored car had two employees in it when one of them got out to service the ATM. That's when she was shot in the shoulder, police said.

The armored car was then on its way to the hospital when a 911 operator told them to pull over at the corner of Providence Road and Cavendish Court so the woman could receive medical attention.

Medic said that the victim was transferred to Carolinas Medical Center Main with life-threatening injuries.

Charlotte Country Day, which is nearby, was placed on lock down for about an hour after the shooting, at about 9 a.m.

Police have not said an arrest has been made and they have not released any information about the suspect.

More information can be found on www.wsoctv.com.

JANUARY 23 2012

CHARLOTTE NC -- Police are at the scene of a robbery and shooting at the Foxcroft Shopping Center in SouthPark area of the city.

An armored car with two security officers stopped to service an ATM when they were approached by an armed man who tried to rob the guard. In a struggle, police said that one guard has been shot.

Police say that the guard has been taken to an area hospital by ambulance for treatment and that the injuries do not appear life threatening.

Police have not said if they have taken anyone into custody.  We will bring you more details as they become available.