Security guard killed during robbery at illegal game room disguised as cargo shipping business

HOUSTON, TX — Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting following a reported robbery at an illegal game room in southwest Houston.

According to the Houston Police Department, officers assigned to the South Gessner area were dispatched just after 9:20 p.m. to the 7000 block of Bissonnet Street after a shooting was reported.

Police said the location was an illegal game room that was disguised as an express cargo shipping business. Investigators believe the business was robbed and that a security guard working at the location was shot at least once during the robbery.

Houston Fire Department personnel attempted to render aid, but the security guard was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police said it is unclear how many people were inside the game room at the time of the robbery, but investigators believe individuals who were inside fled before officers arrived.

At this time, there is no description of the suspect or suspects. Police said the location has surveillance video that homicide investigators expect to review as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.