The Brief
- A man attempting to sell a high-end watch at a Cypress Costco parking lot was met by three armed suspects who attempted to rob him at gunpoint.
- The victim’s uncle intervened, opening fire and striking two of the three suspects; all three were apprehended within the hour and now face aggravated robbery charges.
- Constable Mark Herman says this is the second online-related shootout in a week and urging the public to refrain from risky transactions.
CYPRESS, Texas – A meeting to sell a high-end watch in a Cypress parking lot erupted into gunfire Thursday night, leaving two suspects wounded and three in custody, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Cypress shootout: Uncle stops sale-turned-robbery
What we know:
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. outside a Costco along the Northwest Freeway near Muescheke Road.
Authorities say a man arranged to meet a buyer for a luxury watch he had listed online. Instead of a transaction, the seller was met by three males who pulled out firearms and attempted to rob him. …