Houston Metro worker fatally shoots carjacking suspect

A Metro worker turned the tables on a would-be robber Tuesday morning, shooting the suspect with the man's own handgun during a confrontation at an apartment complex in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The incident occurred about 5:30 a.m. at the Crown Garden Apartments at 7001 Hillcroft near Edgemoor, HPD said.

Police said a man who lives at the complex was leaving for work at Metro Rail and had just sat in his car when the suspect tapped on the door window. The suspect, police said, pulled out a revolver and appeared to be trying to carjack the victim.

The victim fought back against the suspect. During the fight, police said, the victim wrenched the gun away from the suspect and shot him.

The suspect, whose name has not been released, was taken to Memorial Hermann hospital, where he died.

The victim, who name has been released, was not hurt.