Armed Texan Shoots 12-Year-Old Robbers

Early last Christmas morning, an alleged armed robbery involving four teens ended with three of them shot after they reportedly tried to rob an armed man in Northwest Harris County.

According to deputies, the teens—ranging in age from 12 to 14 years old—approached an adult male, displayed pistols, and attempted to rob him. The man, who was also armed, drew his own firearm and shot the juveniles.

When Harris County deputies arrived on the scene, they found one teen with multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby trauma center, where he remains in critical condition.

Two other teens, also suffering gunshot wounds, were taken to the hospital in stable condition.

The man involved in the shooting returned to the scene shortly after the incident and turned himself in to authorities, reports KPRC. Deputies report that he is fully cooperating with the investigation.

One neighbor described hearing the gunfire, saying it sounded like it was right outside their front door. “I grabbed my gun and walked outside to see what was happening,” the neighbor recounted to KPRC.

Deputies have also detained a fourth teen connected to the incident for questioning. While the investigation is ongoing, authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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This case should be a cautionary tale to youths about the life-altering consequences of poor decisions and the dangers of “street life.”

It also serves as a reminder that armed Texans are often prepared to defend themselves when faced with a threat.

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