The robbery occurred shortly after 4 a.m. near Lexington and Cherokee avenues. (photo by Edwin Folven)

A man was shot and injured around 4:10 a.m. on Aug. 22 in Hollywood in what police described as a robbery attempt.

The victim was walking in the 1200 block of North Cherokee Avenue near Lexington Avenue when he was approached by three men. A resident called police after hearing people arguing followed by a gunshot, Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Charles Miller said.

Officers from the Hollywood Division arrived and found the injured victim. Miller did not know if anything was stolen. The victim was taken to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspects fled by the time officers arrived. The victim described the assailants as two Black men and one Hispanic man. One of the men was armed with a semi-automatic pistol, Miller said. They fled in a gray sedan.

The case is being investigated by the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division. Anyone with information is urged to call detectives at (213)486-6840. During weekends and off-hours, call the LAPD’s hotline at (877)LAPD247.