VICTIM SHOOTS ARMED ROBBER IN THE FACE, POLICE SAY

HOUSTON (WOAI) — An armed robber was shot in the face when his victim pulled out a gun and defended himself, police say.

It happened at about 11 p.m. Wednesday near Airport Blvd. and Monroe Blvd. by the William B Hobby Airport. A man was minding his own business, walking down the street on his way to make a few purchases at a local Shell station. That’s when a driver dropped off the suspect who pulled up his shirt to show off his gun and demanded the victim’s valuables, according to police.