Police: Loomis driver shoots would-be robber

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Orlando police officers are investigating a shooting at a Wawa, located at 4700 S. Goldenrod Rd.

Investigators say an armed Loomis driver fired at a suspect who was allegedly attempting to rob the driver as he was servicing an ATM at the gas station at the intersection with Hoffner Ave.  

According to police, the suspect approached the Loomis driver from behind and then attacked him with pepper spray.  The Loomis driver grabbed his gun and fired, striking the suspect in the chest. 

That suspect was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center as a trauma alert, according to Orlando Fire Rescue.  He was listed in critical, but stable condition.  His identify was not immediately released.

The Loomis driver was also transported to a hospital on a stretcher with minor injuries to his eyes.