A pregnant woman and her husband opened fire on would-be armed robbers Tuesday outside a Houston gas station, authorities said. The woman, who appeared to be eight months pregnant, was approached by at least two men with guns.
The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. when the woman, who appeared to be eight months pregnant, was approached by at least two men with guns while she was sitting outside her vehicle, according to a report.She managed to yell out to her husband, who informed police the armed men had intended to rob his wife, the Houston Police Department said.
North officers are at a shooting scene 8600 Fulton. Adult male was transported and is expected to survive. Initial reports are the male was shot while committing a robbery. 202 pic.twitter.com/BRYnCiDGjdThe pregnant woman and her husband were both armed, and a shootout erupted with the would-be robbers.
At least one of the armed men, identified as 39-year-old Mario Ipina Duque, was wounded, police said.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The report noted that Duque was rushed to a local hospital, and the second suspect fled in a green vehicle.
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