HOUSTON, Texas – Operators of a Brinks Armored Truck reportedly exchanged gunfire with three suspects during a robbery attempt at a bank in north Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The shooting around 1:30 p.m. at Comerica Bank, located at 845 W. FM 1960 near Red Oak Drive.
It is believed that two men who opened fire on the armored truck operators were attempting to commit a robbery, according to Gonzalez. Authorities say they discovered weapons, including a rifle, at the scene.
The suspected robbers were in a black Mercedes sedan at the time of the shooting. They fled the scene on foot, according to investigators.
“It was a pretty violent robbery, I can tell you that,” HCSO Deputy Investigator Ryan Hilz said. “The number of shell casings tell you how violent this case is. Definitely a dangerous scene.”
No one was injured during the shooting.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the general descriptions of two of the suspects are as follows: two Black men with thin builds in their mid to late 20′s. Investigators said both men wore dark-colored clothing and were last seen running away from the scene of the incident.
@HCSOTexas units responded to an incident at a bank located at 845 W. FM 1960. Units learned gunfire was exchanged between armored truck operators and possible suspects attempting to commit a robbery. No injuries have been reported. Task Force Investigators are enroute. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/kCAXBl5n5H
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) March 23, 2022