I went digging and found a different version of the story. This one seems to give a little more detail. Still, seems really odd in my opinion...
July 14, 2007, 9:37PM
Woman dies in accidental shooting
By ANITA HASSAN
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle
The owner of what authorities described as an illegal game room in northwest Harris County accidentally shot and killed a woman while trying to stop a man from entering his place Friday night, officials said.
Gloria Cruz, 31, was shot in the head outside the game room, fronting as Sunny Fish and Pets, in the 2900 block of Gears around 10:30 p.m., said sheriff's office spokesman Sgt. Dana Wolfe. Cruz died at the scene.
Able Abrego told investigators he would not let the man into the game room, which contained 8-liner machines, because he looked suspicious, Wolfe said.
Abrego got his shotgun when he saw the man was carrying a handgun, Wolfe said.
While letting other patrons in, Abrego told investigators the man began walking toward the door, Wolfe said. Fearing for his safety, Abrego shot at the man but struck Cruz, who stepped in the path of the bullet.
The man then fled on Gears toward Veterans Memorial on foot, officials said.
He was wearing a white T-shirt and stonewashed jeans. Investigators believe he may have been shot during the incident, officials said.
Wolfe said the case will be referred to a Harris County grand jury. Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. |
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