attempt to take a life. >> tonight a news 4 exclusive. we're hearing from a man who was shot inside an ihop because of his sexuality. good evening, everyone. i'm chris gordon. police are investigating the shooting as a hate crime. and tonight the victim says he's optimistic that his attacker will see justice. news 4's darcy spencer has our exclusive report from the ihop in columbia heights. >> reporter: well, chris, that shooting did happen right here inside the ihop restaurant one week ago. now, the victim tells me as a gay man he has been targeted in the past because of his sexual ...