Police investigate armed robbery in Brandon

On February 9, 2024, at 9:33pm, police were dispatched to a robbery that had just occurred at a business in the 2000 block of Lyndale Drive.  Police attended and learned that 2 suspects had entered the business and had stolen goods and money.  At the time of the incident, the suspects were armed with a BB gun and large knife.  During the robbery, one of the suspects discharged the BB gun several times at the business employee, striking him in the upper body.  The employee also sustained an injury to his hand as a result of being cut by one of the suspects who was armed with the knife.  Police were unable to locate the suspects at the time.  Police continue to investigate.  No other details will be released at this time.