OKC man paralyzed after being shot during morning walk, officials say

A 67-year-old man was shot Friday during a reported attempted robbery while he was out for his morning walk in southwest Oklahoma City.Video: Man robbed, shot during morning walkRaul Marquez was walking near Southwest 31st Street and Virginia Avenue when he was shot, officials said. The suspect reportedly walked up to Marquez and told him to hand over everything he had.Marquez raised his hands and told the suspect that his wallet was in his back pocket, police said. The suspect reached for the wallet, and when Marquez was shot in the shoulder.Marquez was taken to OU Medical Center in critical condition, officials said. He is currently paralyzed.Police officers have not arrested anyone. The suspect was described as a male in his 20s or 30s wearing a green hoodie.A witness said she heard one shot, ran outside and saw Marquez lying the street, bleeding. She did not see the suspect or any vehicles.

A 67-year-old man was shot Friday during a reported attempted robbery while he was out for his morning walk in southwest Oklahoma City.

Video: Man robbed, shot during morning walk

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Raul Marquez was walking near Southwest 31st Street and Virginia Avenue when he was shot, officials said. The suspect reportedly walked up to Marquez and told him to hand over everything he had.

Marquez raised his hands and told the suspect that his wallet was in his back pocket, police said. The suspect reached for the wallet, and when Marquez was shot in the shoulder.

Marquez was taken to OU Medical Center in critical condition, officials said. He is currently paralyzed.

Police officers have not arrested anyone. The suspect was described as a male in his 20s or 30s wearing a green hoodie.

A witness said she heard one shot, ran outside and saw Marquez lying the street, bleeding. She did not see the suspect or any vehicles.

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