Houston crime: One dead in shooting at Zip In Zip Out gas station on Ella Boulevard
HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal early Saturday morning shooting.
According to police, a male suspect approached a man and his girlfriend at the pumps at the "Zip In Zip Out" Chevron Gas Station located at 11095 Ella Blvd. Police say the suspect pistol-whipped the man at the gas station and demanded his wallet.
After investigating, police found out that a bystander, unrelated to the victim or the suspect, witnessed the robbery and shot the suspect. The shooter then instructed the robbery victim to retrieve what the suspect had taken before leaving the scene.
"I was outside my apartment smoking a cigarette and I heard two gunshots go off," said Kirby Robertson, a witness.
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The robbery suspect later died after being taken to the hospital in critical condition.
"Yeah, I think he was justified. I would justify him. We need more people like that out here. More people to protect us out here like that," said Leroy Nortfleet, a resident in the area.
"Hell yeah, it’s justifiable because he trying to protect the society. He's helping people. He didn’t do nothing wrong," said another resident.
Other people said the shooting should have never happened.
"I can’t judge that man. Was he wrong? Probably, most likely, he absolutely was," said Gabriel Hendley, a citizen.
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Authorities are attempting to locate the individual who shot the robbery suspect.
"When I saw and heard that he took off after he shot him, I didn’t want him to get in no trouble. He was just trying to protect a citizen," said Nortfleet.
Fatal shooting at Zip In Zip Out Chevron Gas Station
The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal early Saturday morning shooting. According to police, a male suspect approached a man and his girlfriend at the pumps at the "Zip In Zip Out" Chevron Gas Station located at 11095 Ella Blvd. Police say the suspect pistol-whipped the man at the gas station and demanded his wallet.
Houston police say the shooter later called and met with HPD detectives to provide a statement. He was released after detectives contacted the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Officials say the shooting investigation would be presented to a grand jury.
The case details, including charge decisions, are up to the District Attorney’s office and investigators.
We will continue to update as information becomes available.