Victim shoots armed robber in the face

HOUSTON (WOAI) — An armed robber was shot in the face when his victim pulled out a gun and defended himself, police say.

It happened at about 11 p.m. Wednesday near Airport Blvd. and Monroe Blvd. by the William B Hobby Airport. A man was minding his own business, walking down the street on his way to make a few purchases at a local Shell station. That’s when a driver dropped off the suspect who pulled up his shirt to show off his gun and demanded the victim’s valuables, according to police.

What this armed robber didn’t plan on is his victim being armed and ready. The suspect quickly pulled out his own gun and shot the suspect in the face.
The suspect was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.

He was shot in the face one time. He’s at the hospital. He’s going to live. He’s conscious and breathing right now,” said Lieutenant R. Willkens from the Houston Police Department.

No charges are expected against the shooter as he was being robbed at gunpoint and defended himself.
>“He’s being extremely cooperative. He has no criminal history whatsoever,” explained Lieutenant Willkens.