Woman shot during attack at bus stop
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000 | 11:16 a.m.
A 57-year-old woman who was shot in the face while waiting at a bus stop Tuesday was in critical condition this morning at University Medical Center.
The man also attempted to sexually assault the woman after he shot her, Metro Police said.
The woman was at the bus stop near D and Paul streets Tuesday about 5:50 a.m. when she was approached by a man on a bicycle. The man pointed a gun at her and demanded money, police said.
He then shot her in the face and tried to sexually assault her. The man was last seen riding the bicycle eastbound on Paul Street from D Street, police said.
He was described as a black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds with braids in his hair. He was last seen wearing a yellow striped shirt and khaki-colored pants.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to the sexual assault unit at 229-3421 or Secret Witness at 385-5555.
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