Gunman shoots clerk twice, hits him in the head in video, STILL can't rob Texas store
HOUSTON, TEXAS: A shocking video of a gas station clerk being mercilessly shot has surfaced online. In the video, a robber walks up to the counter and shoots the clerk and makes his way to the cash register.
As seen in the video, the robber walks into the convenience store and walks up to the counter. He then brings out a gun, aims it at the clerk and shoots him point-blank. The Houston Police Department has also shared the video.
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The gunman then slides in and goes behind the counter. At this point, as the clerk tries to stand up, he again shot the clerk in his hand. He then hits the clerk in his head. The gunman is then seen making his way to the cash register and is seen tapping the screen. While he tried to open the cash register, the clerk is seen escaping.
Shocking moment gas station clerk was SHOT IN THE FACE without warning Monday night in #Houston, Texas.
— T. Grant Benson (@GrantB911) December 7, 2021
The clerk was able to find help & was transported to the hospital in serious condition—he's expected to survive.
The suspect fled in a 2-door, newer model black Mercedes. pic.twitter.com/fupLMoZRA5
The clerk managed to reach a hospital. Doctors reported a bullet is still lodged in his neck but he expected to survive. His family said their loved one is still in critical condition.
What exactly happened?
This shooting took place at a Chevron station near Memorial Park on Monday, December 6, in the evening. Houston Police Department also spoke about how the gunman went behind the counter and punched the clerk multiple times. Despite his attempts, he could never open the cash register. As the clerk escaped, the robber too fled the scene in what looked like a newer model of a two-door black Mercedez Benz.
The police department is still on the lookout for the suspect and is requesting all members of the community to come forward and share any information they might have. Describing the robber, they said he is a Black male, roughly around 25-35 years of age, dressed in a black jacket and tan pants at the time of the attack.