Posted on 01/08/2023 5:35:11 AM PST by Labyrinthos
An armed robber at a Houston restaurant was fatally shot by a customer when he demanded the other patrons hand over their money, authorities said.
The shooting unfolded inside of Ranchito Taqueria around 11:30 p.m. Thursday when a masked suspect walked in the front door, pointed a gun at customers and demanded their money and wallets, Houston Police Department said.
Disturbing footage of the incident shows terrified customers hiding under tables as the robber, dressed in all black, marched around and grabbed their belongings, which some had flung on the floor.
As the robber heads to the door to leave, a patron sitting in a booth suddenly stands up and opens fire on the suspect with a handgun, video shows...
The customer then collected the stolen money from the suspect and returned it to other patrons before he and other customers fled the restaurant, according to police.
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It’s early in the new year, but I’m going to go ahead and nominate this unknown diner with the prestigious, “Customer of the Year”
Classic Clint Eastwood movie scene.
“Disturbing footage”
...disturbing? How so?
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Good thing it wasn’t in Portland, Seattle or San Franfreako. The innocent man would now be in jail for murder.
I did a title search. Not sure how I missed these.
Did he give the robber a couple of head/back shots AFTER he was down?
Nice. I especially liked the part where he gave all the patrons their valuables back. Great Sunday morning feel good story.
In their minds, disturbing that a citizen stands up for law and order.
LOL! According to someone, “search still works”(?). Been there myself plenty of times. 😃👍
I couldn’t find the video. Just pics
He shot the guy. A lot. And then shot him a couple more times.
This is already posted here and has video of the robbery and shooting. Saw it yesterday.
They wanted the wild West and now they are getting it.
He was just about to turn his life around.
Not.
The reporter’s empathy is clearly with the criminal.
I’d say the first four shots are good. The second four are questionable at best. That last one is going to be a problem.
I love your truck.
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