A Chipotle employee in Southfield, Michigan was shot in the leg by a customer Friday night, police sources told FOX 2. The shooting stemmed from an argument over guacamole.
The shooting took place at a Chipotle on Evergreen Road near Civic Center Drive, around 6:50 p.m.
"It was loud, and then we all just ran out," said Michael Beals, a customer who captured the incident on video. "I wasn’t really thinking… there was going to be a shot, but there was."
The victim, a 21-year-old man, is in stable condition, according to a release from Southfield police. He was transported to a hospital, where he is being treated for the non-life-threatening injury.
"I was just eating a bowl and I heard shouting. And then I looked over, they're arguing. One of the workers went to the back, I don't know why, and then when he was in the back, the customer walked around the counter, tried to grab his food and put it in a bag," said Thomas Huber, another witness. "Then the employee came back, and they started fighting, and then we heard a gunshot and just ran out as quick as we could."
The suspected shooter is a 31-year-old Detroit man, according to police. He was located and taken into custody shortly after fleeing the scene.
A worker was shot in the leg at a Chipotle in Southfield on Friday, April 5, 2024. The suspect, a 33-year-old customer, was arrested.
"He took his time getting out… probably 30 seconds after (the shot was fired)," Beales said. "I was in my car and I saw him just walk out to his car, close the door, and just drive off – he didn’t speed off or anything, it was weird to see."
The Chipotle was closed once police arrived at the scene.
WillOrmay on April 6th, 2024 at 14:16 UTC »
What a POS, you must have very little going for you if you’re willing to throw it all away over guacamole.
CommonConundrum51 on April 6th, 2024 at 13:23 UTC »
Anyone know how often they serve guacamole in prison?
Helpful-Substance685 on April 6th, 2024 at 13:06 UTC »
Video of the Fight
DETAILS: SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - A Chipotle employee in Southfield was shot in the leg by a customer Friday night, police sources told FOX 2. The shooting stemmed from an argument over guacamole.
The shooting took place at a Chipotle on Evergreen Road near Civic Center Drive, around 6:50 p.m.
"It was loud, and then we all just ran out," said Michael Beals, a customer who captured the incident on video. "I wasn’t really thinking… there was going to be a shot, but there was.
The suspect was taken into custody near the nearby Arbor Lofts on Civic Center and the gun was recovered. The suspect's name has not been released. He is identified as a 32-year-old man from Detroit."