Robbery Suspect Shot, Killed By Armored Truck Guard Near Houston; 2nd Suspect On The Run

WILLIS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Authorities say an armored truck guard fatally shot a person suspected of trying to rob the truck at a bank north of Houston.

Another suspect remains on the run.

Police Chief James Nowak says two people tried to rob a Brink's armored truck Tuesday morning outside a Chase bank in Willis.

Armored truck attempted robbery in Willis (KTRK-TV)

Authorities say one of the truck's guards fatally shot and killed one of the suspects.

Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office are searching a nearby wooded area for the other suspect, who ran off.

Armored truck attempted robbery in Willis (KTRK-TV)

Authorities have not released the name of the suspect killed during the attempted robbery.

Willis is located about 50 miles north of Houston.

(© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

 

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