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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The owner of Lupita's Grocery store on North Queen Street was shot in the face Wednesday afternoon in an apparent robbery attempt, according to the Martinsburg Police Department.
When police entered the store at 149 N. Queen St., they found 64-year-old Guadalupe Bustillos laying on the floor, according to a news release.
It appears Bustillos suffered a single gunshot wound to the face, the release said. Police were notified at 4:37 p.m.
Medics immediately responded and transported Bustillos to Berkeley Medical Center.
Police said at 8:11 p.m., that Bustillos was in critical condition. She was expected to be transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va., police said.
Witnesses provided police with a description of a single offender as a tall black male wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. Police searched the area but could not find the individual.
Police said they believe a likely motive for the shooting was robbery.
The grocery store is situated in the heart of the downtown area just up from the police department between East Martin and East Burke streets.
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