Houston police have identified and questioned a man who fatally shot a robber at a Houston taqueria last week and say the case will be referred to a grand jury.
The deceased suspected robber has been identified as Eric Eugene Washington, 30.Police said at about 11:30 p.m., Washington entered the restaurant wearing all-black clothing, a black ski mask and gloves. He pointed a pistol at customers and demanded their money.As the suspect collected money from the people in the restaurant, a man pulled out his gun and shot Washington nine times. He then collected the stolen money from Washington and returned it to the customers in the restaurant.
, the man was questioned by homicide detectives after his attorney reached out to investigators on Sunday. He has not been charged with a crime.“My client who wishes to remain anonymous was dining with a friend at El Ranchito Taqueria and as it has been seen on video a robbery suspect entered the restaurant, pointed a weapon at my client and the other customers demanding money. In fear of his life and his friend’s life my client acted to protect everyone in the restaurant.
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