HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A robbery suspect is dead after authorities say the man he was trying to rob wrestled the gun away from him and shot him.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened in the 6700 block of FM 1960 W. at the The Standard at Champions Park Apartments.
@HCSOTexas deputies responded to an in-progress call for service at the 6700 blk of W. FM 1960. One male was shot and has been pronounced deceased. Alleged shooter may be detained. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/rOXNVQv1ZI
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) September 7, 2024
Deputies responded to an in-progress call for service at the location around 1 p.m. and found a man who had been shot.
The sheriff’s office said they talked to a man who told them he was walking through the complex when he was approached by two men. One of the men pulled out a pistol and tried to rob him.
A struggle ensued and the man was able to wrestle the gun away from the alleged robber and shot him.
The suspect died at the scene. The other suspect fled in a silver-colored four-door sedan.
Deputies are working on interviewing potential witnesses and looking for security footage.
Authorities say a fired pistol shell was found in the parking lot, along with a fired rifle shell casing, leading authorities to believe the second suspect may have also had a weapon. The pistol was also recovered.