Texas taqueria robbery: Suspect's mother speaks out after he was shot, killed by customer

A customer seen on camera shooting an armed robber at a taqueria in southwest Houston will have his case presented before a Harris County grand jury, officials confirmed.

Police say Eric Eugene Washington came in wearing a mask and demanding money from the patrons while brandishing, what later was discovered to be, a plastic, either airsoft or BB gun. One of the customers then took out his own gun and shot the robber several times.

The suspect's mother told FOX 26 Houston's Natalie Hee, one of the last thing he said to her was, "son to mother, I'm trying to be the best person I can be." Records show the suspect had a long criminal history, including spending several years in prison for his involvement in a previous fatal shooting.

An attorney for the customer who shot the suspect said his client wants to remain anonymous. Police say since the man has not been arrested or charged, his identity will not be released.

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