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2 teens shot by guard during attempted robbery of armored truck in Gulfton area, HPD says
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Miya Shay , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the shooting are available from local news sources, including ABC13 Houston.
An incident occurred in the Gulfton area involving an attempted robbery of an armed truck. Two teens were shot by a guard during the attempted heist. The suspects reportedly used bear spray on the driver of the vehicle before the guard fired a weapon.
The Houston Police Department is investigating the incident. Further details about the shooting are available from local news sources, including ABC13 Houston. Residents can check with these sources for more information about the incident and any subsequent developments.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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