Angry restaurant customer opens fire on bystander after being denied service, HPD says

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Woman Shot in Houston Restaurant Brawl Over Denied Service; Suspect On The Run

A bizarre shooting incident unfolded at a restaurant in north Houston, leaving one woman hospitalized and a suspect on the loose after being denied service. According to the police, an angry customer became irate when his order was cancelled and pulled out a gun, sparking a shootout that shattered a restaurant window.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the employee, Daniel Lopez, who was working at the time of the incident, stating that he heard two shots being fired. He immediately turned around to ensure he wasn't hit before rushing to help the wounded bystander, who was later taken to the hospital in stable condition.

According to Lt. Khan, the suspect had initially been denied service and subsequently pulled out a gun before shooting at the restaurant. The suspect then fled the scene before police arrived, leaving investigators to pursue his whereabouts.

Lopez described the suspect as having walked past him and got into his car after hearing the gunshots, which made it difficult for him to get a clear identification of the perpetrator. He expressed hope that the suspect would be caught soon, saying "It's crazy. I hope he gets caught."

The incident has raised questions about the prevalence of violent behavior in restaurants, particularly when customers are denied service. While Lopez couldn't provide further details on the customer's mental state, the shooting highlights the need for better conflict resolution strategies in these high-pressure situations.

As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in apprehending the suspect. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of unchecked anger and frustration.

 

[Nuclear Lacrosse B]

I'm still shocked by all those crazy restaurant fights back in my day ... I mean, what's wrong with people? Can't even order food without losing their cool . It's just not right. This woman was hurt because someone else got upset over a cancelled order? No excuse for that . And the employee, poor guy, he's still shaken up from it all . The police should be able to catch this guy soon, I hope they do . But seriously, restaurants need to find better ways to deal with conflicts before things escalate... just my two cents .

 

[Angry Anaconda]

dude this is so sad what happened at that restaurant the fact that someone got shot just because they were denied service is insane. i mean i get it people can lose their cool but pulling out a gun is never okay. the poor employee who helped the victim must be traumatized, he's gotta deal with the aftermath of this all day, every day and yeah cops are saying that whoever did this needs to come forward ASAP so hopefully they'll catch this guy soon

 

[Fair Fox]

Ugh, this is so crazy ! I'm still shaking my head over it... like, who pulls out a gun because their order got cancelled? And can you imagine being in that situation, hearing those shots fired? Daniel Lopez was literally just trying to help someone in need and he's the one who has PTSD from this whole thing . It's like, we need to work on our conflict resolution skills in restaurants, for real . I hope they catch this guy soon and get some justice for Daniel and that poor woman . And can we just talk about how ridiculous it is to try to identify someone by walking past them? Like, what even is that? Let's all just take a deep breath and try to be more understanding of each other, okay?

 

[Outrageo]

omg what is happening to houston this shooting at that restaurant is just crazy i mean yeah we need better conflict resolution strategies but can't we even have a peaceful dinner without someone pulling out a gun that employee Daniel Lopez is a hero for sure, I'm so glad he was able to help the woman and not get hurt himself meanwhile police are still looking for this suspect with no clear ID... fingers crossed they catch him ASAP

 

[Lively Lion]

Man this is so sad ... like how can some ppl just lose control like that? They take out guns over denied service? It's crazy! I mean, I get it, customer service can be frustrating but it's not worth resorting to violence. The fact that the employee got to help the person and get them to the hospital on time is just amazing ... hope he gets caught soon too . This incident makes me think we need more de-escalation techniques for staff, maybe some kinda mediation or something?

 

[Urban Blood Fantas]

Man... this is just crazy ! I mean, can't people just chill out anymore? Like, I've been to some sketchy restaurants in my day, but this one takes the cake. A woman gets shot over denied service? It's just not right . And what really gets me is that employee, Daniel Lopez, he's a hero for real . He puts his life on hold to help someone who's been hurt by some dude's bad behavior. That's what I call courage .

And you know what the worst part is? This isn't even an isolated incident. There are too many stories out there about people losing their cool and resorting to violence because they can't get what they want . It's like, we need to work on our conflict resolution skills or something. But for now, I just hope the police catch this guy ASAP . This is just too much drama for one day .

 

[Zany Zebra]

omg this is crazy i mean what's wrong with people? one minute you're trying to enjoy a meal and the next thing you know some random dude pulls out a gun and starts shooting it's just so senseless. i feel bad for the lady who got shot, she must be traumatized and poor Daniel Lopez, he was just doing his job and now he's shaken up . we need to talk about why people resort to violence in situations like this... was it something the restaurant did wrong? was there a misunderstanding? whatever it is, it's gotta stop

 

[Defi]

It's like, can you imagine being served bad food or having your order messed up at a restaurant? You're already stressed out from work or school, and then this happens... it just snowballs into a huge situation. I mean, I get that mistakes happen, but when someone loses their cool like that, it's not worth harming anyone else. It's like they're more worried about being right than about the person in front of them getting hurt.

I think what really gets me is that this happened in a public place where people are just trying to enjoy dinner or hang out with friends. The employee was literally just doing his job, and then suddenly he's in the middle of some crazy shooting situation. It's not right, you know? And now the guy who did it is on the run... I hope he gets caught ASAP, but what if this is a symptom of a bigger issue? Like, are restaurants or bars really equipped to handle situations like this?

 

[Hurt Hor]

OMG u no wat i think abt dis?? like seriously, restaurants r supposed 2 b places w/ food n good vibes, not gunfights ! Denyin service & pulln out a gun? that's just plain crazy! i feel bad 4 the employee tho, Daniel Lopez, he's such a hero 4 stayin cal n helpin dat girl . ppl need 2 calm down & take a deep breath b4 they start shootin lol . annd can we pls jus have betta conflict resolushun strategies in restaurants? like, dey gotta teach those customers how 2 deal w/ gettin denied service without losin it . anywz, let's hope dat guy gets caught ASAP & dont hurt nobody else

 

[Xer]

omg what a crazy situation i cant even imagine walkin into a restaurant just to have some dude pull out a gun cuz his order got cancelled lol no one deserves that kinda treatment especially not the poor employee who had to deal with it i feel bad for the woman who got shot but at the same time let's talk about how this guy was denied service and then snapped like did he expect the restaurant to give him a refund or something? anyway hopefully they catch the suspect soon and get him some help cuz clearly he needed it

 

[Vivacious Vu]

man this is crazy... like we're living in a movie or something . but seriously, can we take a step back and think about what's really going on here? this guy just lost it over being denied service and ended up shooting someone? that's not just unacceptable, that's terrifying.

it makes me think about how we handle conflicts in our daily lives, you know? we need to learn how to de-escalate situations like this without resorting to violence. it's all about communication, empathy, and self-control. we need to teach ourselves (and others) how to stay calm under pressure and find a resolution that works for everyone.

it's not just the restaurant staff or customers who are affected by incidents like this... their families, friends, and even strangers on the street are all impacted by violence. so let's take this as an opportunity to reflect on our own behavior and think about how we can be more mindful of others.

 

[Retarded]

man this is crazy they should really get a better security system in place at restaurants...i mean you cant just have some dude pull out a gun over a cancelled order lol what if that woman wasnt even supposed to be there? anyway hope the police catch the guy soon, dont wanna see anyone else get hurt 1/10 would not go to this restaurant again

 

[Muppet Plunger Pun]

omg this is so disturbing my heart goes out to that woman who got shot, it's just not fair i mean, can't we all just calm down and resolve conflicts peacefully? restaurants are supposed to be safe spaces for everyone, not places where you have to fear for your life

i feel so bad for the employee, Daniel Lopez, who had to witness this chaos and then rush to help someone in distress he's a hero for sure! and now police are having to deal with a suspect on the loose, which is just stressful

anyway, i think we need to talk about why people do these things when they're denied service... is it just because they can't handle not getting what they want? or is there something deeper going on? maybe we need to work on our conflict resolution skills so that these situations don't escalate like this

 

[Guitar NASCAR Prophec]

This is just too suspicious... I mean, think about it - some guy gets denied service, pulls out a gun, and starts shooting? That's not just a random act of violence, that's like something straight out of a movie script designed to make us all feel uneasy and fearful. And what really has me wondering is why the suspect was able to escape so easily. Was it because he had an accomplice on the inside? Or maybe someone at the restaurant is trying to cover something up?

And have you seen the description of the suspect's car? It's like they wanted us to know as little as possible about their ride. I bet there's a whole story behind that car, maybe it was stolen or was involved in some shady dealings. The police are saying the suspect got into his car and fled, but what if that was just a clever distraction? I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here...