Long Island Man Attacked While Looking to Shovel Snow: Police

Police say a Long Island man was attacked and robbed while walking with a shovel looking for snow-shoveling jobs.

Nassau County police say the 26-year-old victim was approached in Elmonth by two men who demanded money on Monday evening.

When the victim refused, police say one of the two men displayed a handgun and struck the victim in the face. The other man also produced a handgun while his accomplice went through the victim's pockets.

The gunmen fled without taking anything.

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. 

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