A businessman identified as Floyd Duesbury was rushed to the hospital after he was shot by bandits on a motor cycle around 9:30 this morning. There are reports that the man was cleaning up in front of his yard when the men pounced on him. The man reportedly returned fire causing the bandits to retreat, leaving their motorcycle behind.
Residents in the area said they heard rapid gunshots and saw the two suspects escaping on foot. The men left their motor cycle behind and the slippers of one of the suspects was also left. Police investigators are on the scene.