Authorities arrested three people and are looking for a fourth in the robbery and shooting of an Orange Park man who was ambushed during an online date in March.

The 43-year-old businessman was shot by two men outside Tree Life 1 on Industrial Loop off Wells Road.

Thursday the Clay County Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of Dramil Laray Smith, 19, Corlis Paige Thompson, 26, and Toccara Monye Lockhart, 19. All are charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery and all are residents of Jacksonville.

Arrest reports said the victim was inside the business with Lockhart, whom he'd met as part of an online dating service.

He stepped outside about 10:15 p.m. when two men - one suspected of being Smith - demanded his wallet. The victim attempted to fight back and the two men grabbed him by the shirt and threw him to the ground.

He got up and was shot in the shoulder as he began to run. The bullet hit him in the upper right part of his back and exited his front right shoulder. He fell to the ground and was further attacked by the two men beating him in the head with their fists.

They stole his wallet, and Lockhart was seen leaving the business with a black money box, the arrest reports said. Thompson is accused of driving the other three to and from the crime, possibly in a silver, four-door Nissan Sentra.

Sheriff's spokeswoman Mary Justino said the victim is continuing to recover.

Authorities are still looking for the second man in the robbery and assault. Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff's Office at (904) 264-6512.

Larry Hannan: (904) 359-4470