Texas mall: Shopper who shot suspect not allowed to carry

SAN ANTONIO — The shopper at a Texas mall who had a concealed carry license and shot a robbery suspect should not have been carrying a gun inside the mall, according to the mall's policy.

On Sunday, a man was shot and killed while trying to stop a jewelry store robber at Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio. Another man, with a concealed permit, shot one of the suspected robbers who police said stole from a Kay Jeweler's store. Four others were injured.

The San Antonio Police Department said the same robbery suspect fatally shot 42-year-old Jonathan Murphy.

Police describe the man who shot the robbery suspect and Murphy as "Good Samaritans."

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The licensed concealed handgun holder, whose name has not been released by authorities, believed other people were in danger and was within his rights to use his gun after the Sunday robbery, said San Antonio police spokesman Officer Doug Greene. The wounded suspect was hospitalized in critical condition Monday. The second suspect who shot and wounded two people while running away was captured later Sunday night.

"It was obvious it was a very dangerous situation and that lives were being threatened and (the two robbers) were armed with weapons and ... the good Samaritan with the (concealed handgun) license could have been injured as well," said Greene. "We just ask people to use their best judgment when they get into situations like this."

The man with the concealed handgun saw the shooting and fired multiple times at the robber who had shot Murphy, Greene said.

The mall's general manager, Dustin Christensen, said in a statement that the mall prohibits guns on the property.

"Although we respect the laws of the state and individual rights, we do, however, maintain a separate code of conduct that we visibly post at our entrances that includes the prohibition of any weapons on the property. Our top priority continues to be the safety of our shoppers as we strive to provide the best possible shopping experience for all,” said Christensen.

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According to Texas Penal Code 30.06, there are specific sign requirements with size and language in order for the signs to be legally effective. Christensen said shopper's safety is a top priority.

“Our top priority is the safety of our shoppers, retailers and employees. We work closely with and applaud the San Antonio Police Department for their efforts to keep our community safe. Our collaboration with law enforcement, which is part of our comprehensive security efforts, is crucial as we strive to provide the best possible shopping experience,” said Christensen.

Jason Matthew Prieto was arrested after crashing his vehicle Sunday. Prieto and the other suspect are both facing one capital murder charge and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Contributing: The Associated Press. Follow Sharon Ko on Twitter: @SharonKoTV