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Two men shot during robbery in Houston, Texas

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Two men were shot during a robbery at a car stereo and alarm business in the city of Houston, Texas yesterday evening, according to police. One of the men, Abdullah Shakur, 65, later died at a local hospital. The other man, Samer Salam, 32, was reportedly in critical condition late Tuesday evening.

File photo of a handgun.
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Police said three robbers carried out the attack, each wearing masks, Reportedly, the store employees resisted. No suspects had been named as of 1:30pm local time Wednesday.

It is unclear if the suspects left with any property, but early reports indicate one suspect was injured during the robbery. Police noted a blood trail was found outside the business. Police said the men may have arrived at the business driving a light blue or silver Ford Mustang.


Sources

  • Robbers on the run after killing stereo shop worker in NW Houston — KHOU, February 11, 2015
  • Robert Arnold. Two men shot during robbery in Northwest Houston — KPRC-TV, February 10, 2015


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