Grand jury will determine fate of armed bystander who allegedly shot and killed robbery suspect: HPD

Sunday, January 28, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A grand jury will decide the fate of a man who allegedly shot and killed a robbery suspect at a gas station in northwest Houston, according to police.

The video above is from a previous report.

The shooting happened at about 12:35 a.m. at a gas station on 11095 Ella Boulevard on Friday.
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Paramedics transported the robbery suspect to a hospital after suffering a gunshot wound, where he was later pronounced dead.

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The deceased man's identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.



Police say the male shooter was not injured.
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Detectives were informed by witnesses that the robbery suspect had robbed several more people while they were pumping gas. The male shooter, who witnessed the robbery, fired a shot at the suspect, striking him. After the shooter fled the scene, he contacted and met with authorities.

The shooter provided a statement and was released after detectives contacted the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
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