A southeast Houston convenience store clerk was shot multiple times during a robbery while closing up shop on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The incident occurred outside the store on Barberry Drive near Scott Street at around 1:30 a.m.
According to police, two suspects wearing ski masks approached the store clerk as he was shutting down for the night and made him carry a bag containing approximately $1,500 in cash. The suspect's intention was clear - they were after the money inside the bag.
Tragically, the clerk was initially shot once in the front of the store before taking off running around to the side, where he collapsed on the ground. In a chaotic and violent confrontation, the suspects chased him down and subjected him to further gunfire, reportedly shooting him up to eight times in total.
However, thanks to the swift response of police officers who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, the clerk was provided with emergency medical attention. Fortunately, despite being shot multiple times, he is currently alive and receiving treatment.
The suspects, however, remain at large. Police say they have no one in custody yet, but investigators are hopeful that review of store surveillance footage may help identify the culprits.
In the meantime, authorities are urging anyone with information about the robbery to come forward and contact the Houston Police Department at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
According to police, two suspects wearing ski masks approached the store clerk as he was shutting down for the night and made him carry a bag containing approximately $1,500 in cash. The suspect's intention was clear - they were after the money inside the bag.
Tragically, the clerk was initially shot once in the front of the store before taking off running around to the side, where he collapsed on the ground. In a chaotic and violent confrontation, the suspects chased him down and subjected him to further gunfire, reportedly shooting him up to eight times in total.
However, thanks to the swift response of police officers who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, the clerk was provided with emergency medical attention. Fortunately, despite being shot multiple times, he is currently alive and receiving treatment.
The suspects, however, remain at large. Police say they have no one in custody yet, but investigators are hopeful that review of store surveillance footage may help identify the culprits.
In the meantime, authorities are urging anyone with information about the robbery to come forward and contact the Houston Police Department at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
this is crazy, like what's going on in the world right now? one minute you're closing up shop, next minute you're running for your life 
and getting shot like, eight times?! that's so random and frightening... i mean, $1,500 isn't even a lot of money, right? what would make someone do this to another human being?! 
also, ski masks are so cliché, can't they just wear something else for once? 
but anyway, glad the clerk is alive, that's all that matters... and omg, who knows how long it'll take for the police to catch these guys? 
This is just another heart-wrenching incident that highlights the risks our retail workers face on a daily basis 
. The fact that the clerk was shot multiple times and still managed to escape is a testament to his bravery, but it's also a stark reminder of the reality that many people in this line of work face 
. It's not just about the violence; it's also about the lack of respect for human life 
. What were they thinking? Did they really believe that would stop the authorities from identifying them? 
. But let's not forget that this incident could have had a very different outcome if it weren't for the quick response of the police officers on the scene 
. We need to do more to ensure their safety and well-being, not just with laws and regulations but also with community outreach programs and education 
.
. I mean, who tries to rob a convenience store while the clerk is still working? Like, what's next? Robbing a bakery when it's still open for breakfast? 
And now this poor guy has to deal with the aftermath... multiple gunshots, anyone? 
I hope those "investigators" can catch the perps soon and make them pay. The clerk deserves better than that 
It's just not right.
just thinkin bout that store clerk who had his whole life ahead of him, now facin a fight for survival... and it's all 'cause of some thieves who don't care about nothin but their own gain 
and the store clerk can finally start healin & movin on from this traumatic experience... it's just too much 
I need to go check that now...
They were after the money, not the clerk's feelings 
police did good tho getting there fast & all that. can u even believe ppl would do that to a human being? 
anyway, let's focus on sending love & support to the clerk & his fam 
... i mean, can you even imagine being in his shoes? 
They got no respect for no one. And the fact that they shot him multiple times and then chased him down... that's just sickening. 
. The police are doing their thing, reviewing the footage, but I gotta feel for this guy, he's lucky to be alive 
... come on, Houston, we can do better!