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Police searching for 3 suspects who assaulted and robbed a man at gunpoint

Posted at 10:57 AM, Jan 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-22 13:03:11-05
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Police are searching for 3 suspects who busted into a man’s hotel room in the 1000 block of Kelly Johnson Blvd. and hit the victim on the head with a gun.

EL PASO COUNTY – Just after midnight this morning, Falcon Police officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 1000 block of Kelly Johnson Boulevard for a personal robbery.

The victim said he heard a knock at the door and answered it. Three unknown suspects busted into his hotel room, threatening him at gunpoint, demanding money.

One of the suspects hit the victim on the head with his gun when it discharged. The bullet went through the curtains and into the window frame.

The suspects left the hotel room with several items and an undisclosed amount of cash.

The victim refused medical treatment at the scene.

Police say this investigation is on-going and we will bring you updates as we learn more.