Online sale turns to robbery in South Central Houston; 1 shot

The Brief

  • One person was shot Thursday evening on MacGregor Way.
  • Police say the person was robbed while trying to sell a phone.
  • Authorities suggest online sellers and buyers meet at a law enforcement office for their sales.

HOUSTON – A meetup over a cell phone turned into a violent robbery in South Central Houston, leaving a person shot, according to police.

Houston MacGregor Way: Shooting during cell phone sale

What we know:

The shooting was reported at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on North MacGregror Way close to Tierwester Street.

Police say the shooting happened “during an internet sales meeting.” Officials tell FOX 26 that a person was trying to sell a phone but ended up being robbed and shot.…

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