<p>Texas authorities are searching for a man who fatally shot a suspected robber inside a Houston taco restaurant last week.</p>
<p>The shooting death occurred inside Ranchito Taqueria at approximately 11:30 p.m. CT on Thursday.</p>
<p>&#8220;Witnesses told officers the suspect entered the restaurant and pointed a pistol at patrons as he demanded their money. As the suspect collected money from patrons, one of the patrons, described as a white or Hispanic male, produced a gun of his own and shot the suspect multiple times,&#8221; police said in a <a href="https://cityofhouston.news/surveillance-photos-of-male-wanted-for-questioning-in-fatal-shooting-at-6873-south-gessner-road/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a>.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">UPDATE: Surveillance photos of the male (and his vehicle) wanted for questioning in this fatal shooting of a robbery suspect last night (Jan. 5).</p>
<p>Know the man&#39;s ID?  Call HPD Homicide 713-308-3600. He is not charged at this time.</p>
<p>More info at <a href="https://t.co/ldFdhIXy1g">https://t.co/ldFdhIXy1g</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hounews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hounews</a> <a href="https://t.co/CIqpLEQmmM">https://t.co/CIqpLEQmmM</a> <a href="https://t.co/FrL42qkjxu">pic.twitter.com/FrL42qkjxu</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Houston Police (@houstonpolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/houstonpolice/status/1611382092209815552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p>&#8220;The shooter collected the stolen money from the suspect and returned the money to other patrons. He and other patrons (victims) then fled the scene,&#8221; police said.</p>
<p>ABC News reported that the suspect was later found to have used a toy gun during the incident, though customers believed it was a real firearm. ABC-13 Houston <a href="https://abc13.com/houston-robberies-customer-shoots-suspect-el-ranchito-taqueria-gessner-and-bellaire-southwest-crime/12663715/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> that the robber&#8217;s firearm was either a plastic air-soft gun or a BB gun, according to Houston Police Detective Lt. R. Willkens.</p>
<p>The identity of the deceased robbery suspect was not revealed in the statement. He is believed to be in his 20s and wore all black, including a black mask and gloves. His verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is pending, according to the police report.</p>
<p>The surveillance images of the customer who shot the alleged robber showed an older male in a t-shirt and jeans carrying a jacket and handgun. Another image of his vehicle showed a late model red pickup truck, likely 1970s or 1980s with no bed, as the vehicle he drove when leaving the restaurant.</p>
<p><em><strong>[WARNING: Graphic video below.]</strong></em></p>
<p>https://twitter.com/rawsalerts/status/1611824003932475392</p>
<p>No charges have been filed in the incident. Police are asking those with information to come forward with details.</p>
<p>ABC News <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/customer-fatally-shot-robber-houston-taqueria-wanted-questioning/story?id=96294463" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that about 10 people were eating inside the taqueria at the time of the attempted robbery. Surveillance video showed the customer with the firearm shooting the robber multiple times after money was taken from other customers. Nine shots were reportedly heard in the video.</p>
<p>Police are also seeking information from customers who were inside the restaurant at the time, as customers fled before police arrived to investigate the shooting incident. Pedro Lopez, the owner of the establishment, said he and his workers were in shock following the shooting, according to ABC-13.</p>
<p>Nathan Beedle with the Harris County District Attorney&#8217;s Office <a href="https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/taqueria-robbery-shooting-houston/285-5dceec19-9c07-444c-b211-4c584738e0fa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told</a> KHOU-TV Houston that Texas law allows for deadly force when justified by robbery or threat of robbery.</p>
<div class="article__section article__section_type_text utility__text">
<p>&#8220;I can point you exactly where it is in the law, 9.31 and 9.32 of the penal code,&#8221; Beedle said. &#8220;Whether someone uses deadly force in the situation, that is presumed to be correct under Texas law.&#8221;</p>
</div>

<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Customer Who Fatally Shot Houston Taqueria Robbery Suspect Sought For Questioning

CONTINUE READING

District Judge Blocks California’s COVID ‘Misinformation’ Law

New York GOP Leaders Demand Answers For Migrant Relocation In Upstate Town

Arkansas Senate Bill Classifies Drag Shows As ‘Adult-Oriented Businesses’ In Effort To Protect Children

‘Subject To Felony Prosecution’: Gov. Kristi Noem Warns South Dakota Pharmacists Against Dispensing Abortion Pills

Ted Cruz Introduces Bill To Block Non-Citizens From Voting In Washington, D.C.

Ted Cruz Introduces Constitutional Amendment To Enforce Term Limits For Congress

News

Crime

Houston

Shooting

Texas

U.S.

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News —

Customer Who Fatally Shot Houston Taqueria Robbery Suspect Sought For Questioning