Craigslist iPhone deal leads to shootout - Houston Chronicle
They arranged a time to meet to buy the phones. During the transaction, one of the men pulled a pistol and placed it on Ting's head and demanded money. Ting told police that he cooperated and raised his hands above his head.
Chen told police that at the same time the other robber demanded money at knife point, the document states.
When both attackers turned their attention to Chen, Ting produced his own pistol and told them to stop. Both Chen and Ting are concealed handgun permit holders. The three robbers then ran from the scene.
Ting and Chen chased after their attackers. One of the attackers fired at the men, who then fired back, the document states.
They arranged a time to meet to buy the phones. During the transaction, one of the men pulled a pistol and placed it on Ting's head and demanded money. Ting told police that he cooperated and raised his hands above his head.
Chen told police that at the same time the other robber demanded money at knife point, the document states.
When both attackers turned their attention to Chen, Ting produced his own pistol and told them to stop. Both Chen and Ting are concealed handgun permit holders. The three robbers then ran from the scene.
Ting and Chen chased after their attackers. One of the attackers fired at the men, who then fired back, the document states.