1 suspect dead, 2 in custody after armed robbery at game room in Channelview, deputies say

CHANNELVIEW, Texas – One robbery suspect was killed and two others are in custody Monday after they shot at deputies and barricaded themselves in a Channelview game room, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

Authorities said it happened off Avenue C and the East Freeway.

According to investigators, the suspects were trying to rob a game room. Deputies said they exchanged gunfire with the suspects.

During the armed robbery, deputies said one guard was assaulted and injured. He was transported to a hospital and is said to be in stable condition.

No deputies were injured during the shooting, investigators said.


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