HOUSTON — A beloved store clerk from the Heights was shot and killed while at work on Saturday, according to the victim's coworkers.
The shooting happened at the corner of Airline Drive and Main Street.
Dozens of neighbors who knew the clerk showed up at the scene. They told us the victim had worked at the store for nearly 20-years.
One neighbor told KHOU 11 News the clerk was one of the nicest people he knew and was always willing to help with a smile, making sure everyone was safe.
Another worker from the store told KHOU 11 that two young men were arguing with the victim inside. They said the clerk chased the young men outside when the young men fired their guns, shooting and killing the clerk.
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Police said the suspects took off in a car, but were later pulled over and arrested near Little York.
Neighbors still can’t believe that someone would kill such a nice man. A man they described as peaceful and loving, always willing to help the community.
We're still waiting for official information from the Houston Police Department.
Family members of the victim were at the scene but did not want to speak on camera.