Armed Customer Shoots Robber Dead And Returns Stolen Money In Houston Taqueria: Report

A man shot and killed a suspect in robbery at a taqueria Houston On Thursday According to authorities, before returning the stolen cash to other patrons.

The The incident occurred at around 11:30 p.m. It was captured on surveillance video that has been viewed online millions upon millions of times.

Witnesses Agents were informed that a masked suspect was at the scene African American A man in all black, with a black ski mask and gloves, entered the restaurant. He pointed a gun at customers while asking for their money. Houston police.

CAUGHT ON VIDEO – A customer at a tacqueria shot and killed an armed robber at the restaurant on S. Gessner In southwest HoustonAccording to police,

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While This person was seen walking around the restaurant, taking money from customers. One customer sat in a booth with another person and quickly stood up when the suspect passed. The surveillance video shows the suspect pulling out a gun.

Police According to witnesses, the patron was armed and shot the suspect several times before he took the money. He then returned it to the others. This Individuals and other patrons left the scene. The police were left to ask the public for assistance in identifying the shooter, as he is wanted for questioning.

The Houston Police Department Shared surveillance images of who they believe is the armed customer were taken. They were described as a white orphan. Hispanic Man, as well his 1980s or 1970s pickup truck with no bed. No Police stated that charges have been brought against the accused. Friday press release.

UPDATE: Surveillance Photos of the male suspect in a robbery – and his vehicle – wanted for questioning in relation to the fatal shooting of a suspect last night (Jan. 5).

Know The ID of the man? Call HPD Homicide 713-308-3600. He This is not a charge at the moment.

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Police Responding officers found the suspect in a robbery shooting multiple times and paramedics declared him dead. The The suspect is believed to have been a man in his 20s. His identity is still being verified by the Harris County Institute This is Forensic SciencesPer the police statement.

Houston Police Lt. R. Wilkins The now-dead suspect was displaying a gun “a plastic pistol possibly an aero soft or possibly a little BB pistol,” according to KHOU 11. No The news report stated that no other person was injured in the restaurant.

Investigators Encouraged the shooter to contact the victims and the shooter Houston Police Department Homicide Division To obtain statements, please call 713-308-3600