Would-be robber shot, killed by jewelry store clerk in SW Houston

Sunday, July 26, 2015
Would-be robber shot, killed in SW Houston
A would be robber is dead after a store clerk opened fire in southwest Houston

HOUSTON -- A jewelry store clerk shot and killed a robber in southwest Houston.

Police say the robber tried to hold up Jade Jewelers on Westheimer and Wilcrest just after 4pm.

The clerk shot the robber in the head. That robber was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police are also looking for a woman seen running away from the store so they can question her. Right now they don't know if she's connected to the case.

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