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3 suspects shot when customer opened fire during robbery at SE Houston gas station, HPD says
KTRK-TV ^ | Friday, April 14, 2023 8:44AM | Staff

Posted on 04/14/2023 1:03:06 PM PDT by Red Badger

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A shopper at a southeast Houston convenience store opened fire when four masked robbers stormed inside, sending three suspects to the hospital.

Houston police said at least one of the robbery suspects was armed.

HPD officers were called to a Circle K convenience store at a Valero gas station located at 8040 South Loop East at 7:55 p.m. Thursday.

According to Asst. Chief Ernest Garcia, four suspects in masks entered the store and started robbing customers at gunpoint.

That's when an armed customer pulled out their weapon and shot at the suspects, Garcia said. Three of the robbery suspects were shot.

One bystander was also hurt, though it was unclear if he was shot by one of the suspects or the customer, HPD said.

Eastside officers are at a shooting scene 8000 South Loop East. One male transported from the scene. Three other males were transported to the hospital by private vehicle. All are expected to survive. 202 pic.twitter.com/0tVqkZGmWo

— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) April 14, 2023 All four suspects ran out of the store and to a car outside, where a fifth suspect was waiting, investigators said.

Meanwhile, the bystander was taken to the hospital via ambulance in stable condition.

The suspects left the scene and drove to a nearby hospital. One suspect who was shot is in critical condition, and the other two are stable, Garcia said.

In total, four suspects are in custody and one is still wanted, according to HPD.

Garcia said investigators believe the suspects are young males -- possibly juveniles -- though their exact ages are unknown.

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1 posted on 04/14/2023 1:03:06 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Gang of rogue white guys?


2 posted on 04/14/2023 1:09:47 PM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: Red Badger

Could be a good news story for today, we’ll see how it develops.


3 posted on 04/14/2023 1:12:34 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Red Badger

Random aside: with gas prices going up and down so fast in Texas maybe the gas stations should call it a roller coaster and sell admission?


4 posted on 04/14/2023 1:12:58 PM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Red Badger

Sounds like Wally and Eddie messing around again.


5 posted on 04/14/2023 1:13:10 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Navy Patriot

Unfortunately Soros DAs are everywhere, and our ability to defend ourselves is becoming a bad word.


6 posted on 04/14/2023 1:14:46 PM PDT by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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To: Navy Patriot

How the MEDIA spins this will be the thing...


7 posted on 04/14/2023 1:15:18 PM PDT by Paul46360 (What??ME worry?)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

All robbers were wearing MAGA hats....it has to be true!!!


8 posted on 04/14/2023 1:15:33 PM PDT by Lockbar (Even when you think you finally have enough ammo, you still really don't have enough. )
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To: Red Badger

3 out of 4 ain’t bad.

Merits a medal.


9 posted on 04/14/2023 1:16:05 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: Red Badger
- That's when an armed customer pulled out their weapon -

Looks like the author is making judgment calls about pronouns. /s

10 posted on 04/14/2023 1:16:25 PM PDT by ken in texas
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To: rarestia

J.B. Wild Bill Hickok maybe?


11 posted on 04/14/2023 1:16:45 PM PDT by Colt1851Navy (What was wrong with Nixon?)
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To: Red Badger
young males -- possibly juveniles
NO they are PHUCKING ROBBERS..they know what they were doing..PLOTTED IT and carried it out.
12 posted on 04/14/2023 1:17:05 PM PDT by Paul46360 (What??ME worry?)
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To: rarestia

Agree.


13 posted on 04/14/2023 1:17:29 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Paul46360

Agree.


14 posted on 04/14/2023 1:18:24 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Red Badger

Baby Driver was probably laughing up his sleeve all the way to the hospital.


15 posted on 04/14/2023 1:18:58 PM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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“Garcia said investigators believe the suspects are young males — possibly juveniles — though their exact ages are unknown.”

Four in custody and they don’t even know the gender or age???

That may be the dumbest thing I’ve seen written in a while.


16 posted on 04/14/2023 1:20:58 PM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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Don’t wanna mis-gender them!...............


17 posted on 04/14/2023 1:21:32 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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18 posted on 04/14/2023 1:22:32 PM PDT by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: Red Badger

GOOD GUY with a gun, God Bless Texas!!!


19 posted on 04/14/2023 1:22:36 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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3 suspects shot when customer opened fire during robbery at SE Houston gas station, HPD says

Who the hell wrote this headline? WTF???


20 posted on 04/14/2023 1:23:03 PM PDT by peggybac (My will is what I wanted. God's will is what I got.)
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