Convenience store clerk opens fire on would-be robber

(8/09/07 - KTRK/HOUSTON) (KTRK) -- A convenience store clerk opened fire on a possible would be robber trying to make his way into the store.

It happened off the East Freeway and Hurley in the northeast side of town overnight. Authorities say the suspect walked up to the window and attempted to smash it with a brick wrapped in a T-shirt. It cracked, the window didn't break.

The clerk who was inside of the bullet-proof glass came out and fired a shot at the suspect. The suspect managed to get away.

Police don't think the suspect was hit. The store clerk's brother works at the motel next door. He heard all of the commotion and called police.

The suspect remains on the loose.
(Copyright © 2007, KTRK-TV)

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