Man dies after attempting to rob cell phone store

[jlee]

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Robbery suspect dies after getting shot, run over A man allegedly attempting to rob a northwest Harris County cell phone store died after he was shot by the business owner and then hit by a car as he attempted to flee, authorities said.

Deputies answered a call around 6:15 p.m. Saturday at a cell phone store in the 5200 block of Barker Cypress, where they learned that two armed men dressed in black allegedly attempted to rob it, said Sheriff?s Office spokesman Lt. John Legg.

The store owner produced his own handgun and the alleged robbers fled the business, Legg said.

As the men ran into the parking lot, the store owner chased them. One of the men fled the scene in a 90s model red Ford Taurus, while the other man stopped and turned toward the store owner, Legg said. ?At that time, the owner of the store fired several shots towards the suspect, hitting him once,? Legg said.

However, the alleged robber continued to run through the parking lot and attempted to run across Barker Cypress, where he was hit by a car. The man, whose identity has not been released, collapsed and died, Legg said.

No charges have been filed against the store owner and Legg said the case will likely be referred to a grand jury.

Deputies are searching for the second suspect who fled. Anyone with information is urged to call the Sheriff?s Office at 713-221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

 

[Exterous]

Talk about bad luck....

 

[FelixDeCat]

I have a funny feeling there is going to be a lawsuit from the perps family or the driver of the car or both.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
I have a funny feeling there is going to be a lawsuit from the perps family or the driver of the car or both.

I wouldn't doubt it. However, I read something elsewhere that said the guy pointed a gun at the shop owner after they ran outside, which would explain why he got shot..

 

[Pheran]

Unfortunately the store owner could get in a lot of trouble for pursuing this guy outside the store then shooting him. Reminds me of the beginning of Felon.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: Pheran
Unfortunately the store owner could get in a lot of trouble for pursuing this guy outside the store then shooting him. Reminds me of the beginning of Felon.

He can't get in trouble for chasing them. If the 'suspect' did turn and point a gun at him, he shouldn't be in trouble for shooting the guy either.

 

[Pheran]

Originally posted by: JLee

Originally posted by: Pheran
Unfortunately the store owner could get in a lot of trouble for pursuing this guy outside the store then shooting him. Reminds me of the beginning of Felon.

He can't get in trouble for chasing them. If the 'suspect' did turn and point a gun at him, he shouldn't be in trouble for shooting the guy either.

I didn't notice that it was Texas. In that case he's probably OK. 🙂

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: Pheran
Unfortunately the store owner could get in a lot of trouble for pursuing this guy outside the store then shooting him. Reminds me of the beginning of Felon.

Um, no he won't. I'll bet you/anyone $100 the Grand Jury will pass on it.

 

[Bignate603]

Originally posted by: Pheran

Originally posted by: JLee

Originally posted by: Pheran
Unfortunately the store owner could get in a lot of trouble for pursuing this guy outside the store then shooting him. Reminds me of the beginning of Felon.

He can't get in trouble for chasing them. If the 'suspect' did turn and point a gun at him, he shouldn't be in trouble for shooting the guy either.

I didn't notice that it was Texas. In that case he's probably OK. 🙂

Yup, he's probably fine.

 

[BrokenVisage]

The article went on to say "The suspects family will sue the driver in civil court and will probably make out like bandits because justice is fair!"

 

[WaTaGuMp]

He was unable to call 9-1-1 cause none of his phones were activated.