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Houston pool hall owner shoots intruder who charged him with crowbar
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Katherine Levens , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The owner's actions resulted in the intruder being shot.
A break-in attempt occurred at a Houston business. Police responded to a shooting scene after the owner defended himself. The owner had heard noise at the back of his pool hall and went to investigate, armed.
An altercation ensued, involving a crowbar. The owner's actions resulted in the intruder being shot. Further details about the incident are available from the Houston Police Department, including a statement from the owner and information about the response from officers, such as Lt.
Wilkens.
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Category: safety Published: July 16, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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