Man shot in face with "airsoft" gun, robbed in San Gabriel

SAN GABRIEL -- A robber shot a man in the face with what police believe was an "airsoft" gun and stole his wallet Wednesday, authorities said.
The crime occurred about 2 p.m. in the 1700 block of Strathmore Avenue, San Gabriel police Lt. Dan Russo said.
The victim, an Asian man in his 30s, was approached by robber armed with an "airsoft"-style gun, the lieutenant said, which is a replica gun shooting 6mm plastic BB's.
They typically shoot their plastic projectiles at several hundred feet per second.
The man appeared to suffer a small laceration and a welt to his face, Russo said. He was taken to an area hospital for examination.
The robber was described as a white man in hiss 20s, of thin build, with short hair, Russo said.
No car was seen in connection with the robbery, he added.