Our sources within TCH have suspicion that it could be a group that has tried to rob other card rooms, but they aren't sure if that's accurate yet.
The security guard was able to disarm one gunman, but that caused others in the group to retaliate by firing back. According to our sources within Texas Card House, four men ambushed the security guard and the card room is 'pretty sure' it was an attempted robbery, although the gunmen never entered the club. Police are currently investigating the situation and no arrests have been made.
No poker players or other staff members were injured. Moments later, the security guard was shot multiple times but is expected to recover from his injuries. The security guard on duty at the time, whose name hasn't been disclosed, attempted to stop the culprits, and that is when a gun battle ensued. and that 'several suspects' attempted to rob the card room. According to investigators, the incident developed at around 6 a.m.
Initial reports came from with comments from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. PokerNews received confirmation that the victim is 'doing okay' and did not suffer life-threatening injuries. An apparent armed robbery attempt at Texas Card House near Houston took place early Thursday morning, and it created a scary and nearly deadly situation.Īccording to our sources, a security guard was shot during the incident at the poker club's Spring, Texas location on Spring Cypress Road.
