Texas City: Woman shot with own gun during robbery

[seamusTX]

In Texas City around 9 a.m. Monday a 68-year-old woman was shot during a robbery of a liquor store that she owns at 6812 FM 1765 (Texas Avenue). The robber made off with about $2,000. No suspect has been identified.

The store owner told police she thought she saw a weapon in the robber’s pocket, which prompted her to pull a gun from behind a counter, Goetschius said.

“There was a struggle over her gun, and it discharged,” Goetschius said. “We believe it was her gun that she was shot with. We don’t know if the suspect had a weapon.”

The victim is recovering at UTMB.

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This area gives a bad name to the wrong side of the tracks.

- Jim

[WildBill]

I just read this. I thought it strange that the woman was in the store counting cash before the store was open and had the front door unlocked. Who is going to try to rob a closed liquor store? I smell inside job here. Or maybe he had been casing the joint and knew her routine.

[seamusTX]

Robberies and burglaries by employees or thugs informed by employees are fairly common.

I am a little puzzled by the complete lack of description of the perpetrator. Even though he was was wearing a mask and gloves, at least approximate height and weight should be available.

I wonder if the cops have identified a suspect and don't want to alarm him.

I hope the store institutes better cash-management practices, among other security measures.

- Jim