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Café employee hurt in Sterling shooting

The man was shot at the Milk and Honey Café

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A man is hurt after being shot while working at a café in Sterling, Virginia, Monday night, deputies say.  

Someone fired a gun at the Dulles 28 Centre in the 22000 block of Dulles Retail Plaza at about 6:20 p.m., the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies then found a man shot in the parking lot behind the Milk and Honey Café at the shopping center.

The man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, authorities said.

Deputies searched the café and a nearby restaurant for the suspect.

Detectives identified a suspected gunman, but haven't made an arrest. The suspect is described as a Black man, seen wearing dark camouflage clothing, a scarf and a black beanie.

According to initial reports, this was not a random act. Deputies believe the suspect and the victim knew each other.

This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for updates.

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