Man Shot In Mesquite While Trying To Stop Robbers From Stealing His Vehicle

The Mesquite Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying suspects from an aggravated robbery.
On Saturday, November 16, 2019 at approximately 7:45 pm, Mesquite Police Officers responded to a shooting call in the 1300 block of Cedarcrest Dr.
During the course of the investigation it was determined that the victim in the shooting interrupted suspects stealing his vehicle.
The victim was struck multiple times by gunfire before the suspects fled in his vehicle, a silver 2008 Chevrolet Silverado bearing Texas License Plate LMC9795. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
The suspects are described as three black males, who were previously seen on foot in the area of Cartwright and IH635 prior to the incident.