19-year-old arrested in armored car robbery that left guard shot outside Willowbrook Mall
Harris County TX February 17, 2023 A 19-year-old was arrested after an armored car guard was shot during a robbery outside a northwest Harris County mall on Tuesday, the FBI said.
Ricardo Rodriguez was charged in connection to the shooting that happened at about 3:35 p.m. at 2000 Willowbrook Mall.
Authorities said the teen faces federal charges of interference with commerce by robbery and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
An armored car guard was hospitalized after being shot in the parking lot of Willowbrook Mall in northwest Harris County, authorities said.
According to the FBI Violent Crime Task Force with HPD, the shooting happened when Rodriguez robbed a Brinks armored car.
Police said the wounded guard was shot but had a vest on. He was reportedly taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Rodriguez was arrested about 36 hours after the shooting, officials said.
