Would-be robber shot outside N. Houston gas station after approaching worker's wife, police say

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A suspected robber was shot outside of a gas station on the city's northside Tuesday night.

According to Houston police, a woman spotted two armed men exiting separate cars at the gas station on Fulton and Berry Street at about 6:30 p.m.

She told police that she called her husband, who is a store employee, as the men were approaching her car. Police say he then grabbed a gun and went outside with his wife, who was also armed. Investigators believe there was an exchange of gunfire.
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One suspect was shot, and the other took off in a green car, possibly a Dodge Charger.

The injured suspect was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive, according to police.
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Authorities said there were shell casings left behind from at least two guns. SkyEye video shows evidence markers dotting the parking lot.

Investigators were reviewing surveillance video to get a better idea of what happened and who they are looking for.

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