Texas taqueria customer shoots masked robber, and then returns the money to patrons. Police say
A Texas armed robber walked into a Texas taqueria and demanded money. A patron stopped him, brandished his own gun, shot the suspect and gave the cash back.
Officials in Texas announced Monday that the case will be considered by a grand jury.
The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Thursday when a man in a mask with what appeared to be a pistol was holding up customers, Houston police said.
According to police, witnesses said that a 46-year-old patron pulled out his gun and shot the robber several times.
Houston police Lt. R. Willkens has said that the alleged robber had what is believed to have been a “plastic gun,” NBC affiliate KPRC of Houston It has been reported.
The patron was question by detectives Monday. However, he was not charged or arrested. a statement Monday. According to the Harris County District attorney, the case will be referred to a grand jury.
Eric Eugene Washington (30) was the man fatally shot.
Officers were called to the restaurant for a shooting and found the robbery suspect, wearing all black clothing, a black ski mask and gloves, “shot multiple times inside the business,” police have said in a news release.
Paramedics declared him deceased. Paramedics declared him dead. Witnesses claimed that the suspect came into the restaurant with a gun and demanded money from the diners.
As he was collecting the money, one of the patrons, described as a white or Hispanic male, “produced a gun of his own and shot the suspect multiple times,” police said.
According to police, the patron collected the money from the suspect and returned it the other diners. The suspect and the other diners fled the scene.
Police released surveillance photos of the patron’s truck and stated that they wanted to speak to him.
Houston police were contacted by an attorney representing the victim of the shooting to arrange for the suspect to visit the station and speak with investigators. NBC affiliate KPRC of Houston reported Sunday, citing police.
Police Monday said that investigators are looking for anyone who was present at the restaurant during the shooting.
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