Houston police say a customer shot and killed a robber who turned out to be armed with a plastic pistol during a hold up at local taqueria.
Police said that as the robber was leaving after taking everyone's wallets and cellphones, one of the customers shot him several times.A customer shot and killed a robber at a taqueria during a hold-up in southwest Houston late Thursday night.About 10 customers were inside eating when the masked robber walked in and pointed a gun at them as he began taking their wallets and cellphones, said HPD Lt. R. Willkens.
As the suspect was leaving, one of the customers stood up and shot him several times, police said. He died at the scene. According to Willkens, the suspect had what he described as a plastic pistol, either air-soft or a BB gun.The customers left, leaving the owner and the workers in the shop.HPD said the man is not charged at this time, but he is wanted for questioning.Police have asked anyone who left the restaurant to return so that they can talk to them.
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