Accused robber targets man in wheelchair – finds out he’s an armed veteran, TX cops say

An suspected robber was shot multiple times after targeting a man in a wheelchair who turned out to be an armed veteran, Texas police told news outlets.

The veteran was waiting at a bus stop in downtown Houston in order to catch a ride home around 8:40 p.m. on March 27, when the suspect walked up to him and tried to steal his bag, police told TV station KTRK.

He pulled out a gun and opened fire on the suspect, hitting him several times, KPRC reported.

The suspect ran but collapsed a short distance away, police told KHOU. He was transported to a hospital for treatment and was last reported in stable condition.

The victim remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, outlets reported.

This story was originally published March 28, 2023 at 7:36 AM with the headline "Accused robber targets man in wheelchair – finds out he’s an armed veteran, TX cops say."