One man was shot after he tried to rob a teenager. It all happened at a gas station in Dallas. The attacker passed away after the incident, according to the police.
What are the details?
A suspected robber approached a 19-year-old young man at a gas station in South Dallas, the authorities revealed.
The incident took place on Tuesday night, at about 7:28 p.m., as noted by WFAA. The Dallas police officers responded to a call that mentioned a shooting.
The location of the incident was the Dallas Texaco in the 3300 block of South Haskell Avenue.
When they came on the scene, the officers found Demetrice Howard, 48. The suspect was lying on the ground. He had been hurt multiple times. He was sent to hospital immediately, as he was in critical condition. However, once he got there, he passed away due to the injuries.
The 19-year-old teenager who shot the suspect was also taken to hospital. His injuries were not life-threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery. His condition is stable for now, based on official reports.
A witness who was with the young man when it all happened was questioned by the officers. Based on all gathered testimonies and the available video surveillance, the investigators got to the conclusion that Howard had tried to rob the younger man, who was sitting in the driver’s side of a car.
The 19-year-old teenager shot the robber to defend himself. His name has not been published by the authorities. At this time, it is not known whether there will be any charges filed in the case.
The incident is going to be referred to a Dallas County Grand Jury for determination.