The guard came around a corner outside the store and ordered the teens to stop, but one of them pulled a gun, according to the Houston Chronicle.
(2)-both suspected robbers wore masks and said to be armed. Both were later determined to be 16 & 18 yoa. The 18 yr old is now out of surgery & stable. The 16 year old has been confirmed deceased at the hospital. #HouNews
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 12, 2019
The guard opened fire, striking both teens, who were later identified as 16- and 18-year-old cousins, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales confirmed on social media.
The 16-year-old was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries and later died. The 18-year-old suffered a leg wound and is expected to recover. He also facing aggravated robbery charges, Gonzales said.
The investigation is continuing.
(3)- an Aggravated Robbery charge has been accepted on the 18 year old. This info is all preliminary, as there is still an active investigation underway. #HouNews.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 12, 2019
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