UPDATE: Police Searching for Gunman in Lakeview

Update (June 8, 11:03 p.m.): Police are still searching for the gunman of a shooting that occurred in Lakeview Friday evening.

According to Nassau County detectives, around 5:09 p.m., a 30-year-old man withdrew money from an ATM in a store on Woodfield Road. After withdrawing the money, the man was standing with friends on Bee Gee Court when he was approached by the suspect.

The suspect displayed an automatic handgun and demanded the 30-year-old's property, police said. The victim grabbed the suspect's arm and the suspect discharged the weapon.

After the weapon was fired, the victim stepped back and the suspect pointed the firearm at his face, firing one shot which struck the victim in the hand, police said. As the suspect fled, he discharged the weapon again striking the victim in the shoulder.

The suspect was last seen running northbound on Woodfield Road, police said.

The victim was transported by Nassau County ambulance to an area hospital for treatment where he is listed in stable condition. 

The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male, 18 to 22 years of age, wearing khaki pants, a white t-shirt and red baseball hat.

Detectives ask anyone with information about this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

This is a breaking news story. We will update it as more information becomes available.

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