Store clerk killed in apparent robbery in north Houston

Houston police investigate a robbery Sunday, Aug. 4, that left a store clerk dead in the 14900 block of Old Humble road. Houston police investigate a robbery Sunday, Aug. 4, that left a store clerk dead in the 14900 block of Old Humble road. Photo: OnScene TV Photo: OnScene TV Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Store clerk killed in apparent robbery in north Houston 1 / 14 Back to Gallery

A clerk was killed Sunday during an apparent robbery at a store in north Houston, police said.

The clerk, who has not been identified, was reportedly found shot in the store at a Texaco gas station around 5:30 p.m. in the 14900 block of Old Humble Road.

Police don't yet know whether anything was stolen during the incident. Investigators did not offer a description of the suspect Sunday night, but they had been interviewing witnesses and reviewing video surveillance footage, police said.

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