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Gun and chair attack rocks Bronx bodega as robbers strike overnight

Bronx, NY — A violent early-morning robbery inside a Bronx bodega left two workers injured after suspects used both a firearm and a chair to carry out the attack before fleeing with cash and phones.

The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. Wednesday inside a store located at 3128 Villa Avenue in the confines of the 52nd Precinct. According to police, two unidentified individuals entered the location and displayed a firearm.

Authorities said one suspect struck a 27-year-old employee in the head with the gun, while the second suspect hit a 22-year-old employee in the head using a chair.

The suspects then took the victims’ cellphones and approximately $250 from the cash register before fleeing the scene.

Bronx bodega horror as workers beaten during armed robbery — Photo: bronx bodega horror as workers beaten during armed robbery

The extent of the victims’ injuries has not been disclosed. No arrests have been made as police continue to search for the individuals involved.

Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips through official channels.

Key Points

Two workers attacked during Bronx bodega robbery
Suspects used firearm and chair in violent assault
Cash and cellphones stolen before suspects fled

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