Self-Defense? Grand Jury to Decide

HOUSTON - A Harris County grand jury will decide if a business owner was in the right when he struck a would-be robber with his vehicle.

Marcus Baturn, 29, was killed after robbing a 72-year-old man and his brother at gunpoint in the 7300 block of Northline, according to the Houston Police Department.

After robbing both men, Baturn fled the scene on foot. The 72-year-old and his son got into their vehicles to track Baturn down.

They managed to find Baturn at a parking lot in the 130 block of West Little York Road.

Baturn pointed his gun at the victim and fired a single shot, investigators said. The victim drove into Baturn in response. The victim’s son also struck Baturn with his vehicle.

Baturn was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was not injured in the incident.

The investigation is considered ongoing.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

You can also call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477. You will remain anonymous.