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At least 4 shot during attempted robbery at SE Houston gas station, police say

Authorities said several people were hurt during a shootout between an attempted robber and a customer.

HOUSTON — Several people were shot Thursday in southeast Houston, according to police.

Authorities said they got the call just before 8 p.m. that at least four people were shot during an attempted robbery at a Valero gas station near the intersection of the South Loop and Broadway.

Police said four men with guns, wearing masks entered the store and held up customers at gunpoint. Then one of the customers, who also had a gun, opened fire on the robbers, hitting three of the men.

An innocent bystander was also hit by gunfire but police said it is not clear who shot them. No word on their condition.

A fifth person in a getaway car outside the store drove the wounded robbers to a hospital. One of the wounded suspects is said to be in critical condition.

The fourth suspect who was not wounded in the shooting was taken into custody, police said.

Watch HPD's full update on the shooting below.

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