Cops: Utah man robbed, shot at in meeting with online date

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah -- A man was robbed at gunpoint and wounded Saturday night during what he thought was a date with a woman he met online, West Valley police said.

The 18-year-old victim went to an apartment complex for a date and spotted the woman he was supposed to see with another man, according to police.

The male suspect pulled a gun on the victim and robbed him, Police Lt. Dalan Taylor said. The victim then reached for the gun and a struggle ensued during which the gun went off. A bullet grazed the victim's head.

He was taken to a hospital and treated for minor injuries.

The two suspects fled and are still at large.

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