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Houston Donut Shop Owner Fatally Shoots Armed Robbery Suspect

The case, currently under investigation, will be reviewed by a grand jury as police examine evidence and potential links to other robberies.

Police tape cordons in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania., Monday, April 14, 2025. This is not footage from the Snowflake Donuts robbery.

Overview

  • A robbery suspect was shot and killed by the armed owner of Snowflake Donuts on Winkler Drive during an attempted holdup early Thursday morning.
  • The suspect, dressed in dark clothing and armed with a firearm, was found dead at the scene alongside his weapon and an open cash register.
  • Houston police have collected surveillance footage and are interviewing witnesses as part of their ongoing investigation into the incident.
  • Authorities are working to identify the suspect and determine if the robbery is connected to a recent string of similar crimes targeting local donut shops.
  • No charges have been filed against the store owner, with the case set to be presented to a grand jury for review under Texas' self-defense laws.