Houston Police Question Armed Restaurant Patron Who Shot Dead Suspected Robber

Houston police released a surveillance photo of a man who shot and killed a robbery suspect at El Ranchito #4 Taqueria in southwest Houston, Texas on Jan. 5, 2023. Houston Police Department

An unnamed 46-year-old Texas man has been questioned by Houston police today for allegedly shooting and killing a robbery suspect last week at a restaurant in southwest Houston.

“After consulting with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, it was determined the shooting will be referred to a grand jury,” Houston PD said in a news release. “Since the male is not arrested or charged, his identity is not being released.”