Houston, Texas

From the Houston Chronicle of October 10, 2005

Police say man foils robbery by shooting attacker

A northwest Harris County man foiled an attempted robbery early this morning when he shot and killed one of two men who confronted him as he was walking to his car, sheriff's deputies said.

The shooting occurred shortly after 5:30 a.m., while it was still dark, outside the man's residence at the Jones Crossing Apartments in the 9000 block of Jones Road at Steeple Drive.

No charges have been filed against the shooter.

"It appears to be self-defense," said Harris County Sheriff's Department Lt. John Denholm, who was at the scene.

The shooter told police he left his home and was walking toward his car to go to work when the two suspects confronted him. There was a struggle before the man took out a concealed hand gun.

The man has no criminal record, but deputies found narcotics in his apartment and charges are pending, Denholm said.

Deputies have not verified whether the shooter had a concealed hand gun license for his weapon.

The robbery suspect he killed was wearing a stocking over his head and black clothing. His identity has not been released.

The second suspect, who was also wearing all black and some sort of head covering, fled the scene and was still on the run at 2 p.m.

The shooter was not injured during the confrontation.