HOUSTON, Texas — Family and friends of a southeast Houston taco truck owner who was shot and killed on Friday returned to the area to hold vigil in his honor.
Roberto Almaguer was shot and killed by a robbery suspect who held him and his three employees at gunpoint while closing the shop just after 3 a.m. at Chevron located near I-45 Gulf Freeway and Monroe Road, police said.
Officials said on Friday, the suspect entered the taco truck and demanded money before a fight broke out between Almaguer and the man. The fight spilled over outside the truck before shots were fired.
According to police, Almaguer was shot several times and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspected robber then fled the area near Monroe Road.
Another employee called the police, but it was too late.
Several returned two days later to pay their respects at the taco truck once owned by Almaguer. Since the shooting, people were said to have been leaving flowers at the site.
As of Sunday, police have said there is no suspect in custody.
