Suspects at large after man shot 7 times in cellphone store robbery in northeast Houston, police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police are looking for two suspects that shot a man seven times during a robbery at a cell phone store in northeast Houston on May 6.

Police say the shooting happened near the 8500 block of Jensen at about 7:30 p.m. at a cellphone store. The video shows two men wearing ski masks walking into the store.

One suspect pulled out a gun and demanded money from the victim, investigators say.

Police say the victim used his handgun to open fire at the suspects and missed. That is when one of the suspects fired several rounds at the victim, hitting him seven times.

The victim was taken to the hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

The robbers stole a box of cell phones and cash, police say. The video shows them running away from the building.

Police describe the suspects as Black men, one wearing a black hoodie and pants, the other wearing a black jacket and pants with white stripes.

If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are urged to call Crime Stoppers of Houston directly at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.crimestoppers.org.