Robbery suspect changed his mind after realizing employee had a gun too, HPD says
An employee of the used car dealership said he saw the suspect reaching for his gun, so he grabbed his own pistol and scared him off.
A run-in with a dangerous criminal can happen at any moment. This is why nearly half of all American citizens live in a household with at least one firearm. When waiting for the police to arrive can mean the difference between life and death, self-defense is a top priority. Of course, this proverb isn’t exclusive to the home.
Security cameras in the parking lot and office capture the moment the would-be robber walked up to a car dealership in Houston with the intent to steal a vehicle, KWTX reported. The man, who wasn’t immediately identified, walked up to the building with the employee. Once the pair was inside, the suspect lifted his shirt, revealing a firearm secured by a red scarf across his chest.
Houston police say that the moment the employee turned around and saw the suspect’s gun, he drew his own firearm and aimed it at the criminal. As soon as the suspect saw that the employee had a fighting chance, he refused to engage. Instead, he said “no” with a smirk and retreated without any issue.
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Because the employee was well-armed, he not only ensured that the thief left empty-handed but, most importantly, he was able to defend himself. It’s disturbing to think of what might have taken place if the employee was unarmed. We can chalk it up to a series of crimes deterred by the legal use of a firearm.
