Man in critical condition after possible robbery leads to shooting in east Harris County

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a man is in critical condition after being shot Thursday.

It happened in the 13200 block of Crosby Lynchburg Road.

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Gonzalez said two men met at the location to complete an online sale.

The sheriff said one of the men possibly attempted to rob the other man of the item. One of the men than shot the other man.

The wounded man was flown by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition.

A deputy who was nearby was able to detain the suspected shooter.


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