Willowbrook armored car robbery: 19-year-old suspect arrested following Tuesday shooting

Photo from the scene of the shooting.

A 19-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with an armored car robbery at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday.

According to FBI Houston, the FBI Violent Crime Task Force arrested 19-year-old Ricardo Rodriguez in connection with the robbery. 

Officials said one armored car guard was shot and was wearing a vest at the time of the shooting. 

The guard was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK. 

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