Marquette police: Victim assaulted while intervening in attempted car theft

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Marquette police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that left one person injured Monday, Jan. 16.

It happened around 3:13 p.m. near 22nd and Michigan. 

Authorities say the male victim, who is not affiliated with Marquette, intervened as suspects attempted to steal his parked vehicle. 

One of the suspects displayed a weapon and physically assaulted the victim before fleeing westbound on Michigan Street in their own vehicle, a black Kia Telluride SUV with no plates.

Police say the victim is receiving medical attention. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Marquette University police at 414-288-6800.