(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives are investigating a botched drug deal and attempted robbery that led to the shooting of two men in the parking lot of a liquor store on Monday afternoon.

The preliminary investigation revealed that 19-year old Terrion Danie and 18-year old Rickey Flowers, both of Murfreesboro, met a man and a woman at University Package Wine & Liquor Warehouse on Middle Tennessee Blvd. around 3:30PM Monday afternoon for a drug transaction.

The man claims Daniel and Flowers attempted to rob him and the woman, so he shot them.

Both were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.

Flowers is currently listed in critical but stable condition and Daniel is stable.

The shooter and the female companion surrendered at Murfreesboro Police headquarters shortly afterwards and were interviewed by detectives.

This incident is under investigation. NewsRadio WGNS will keep you informed.