‘Irate’ customer shoots at restaurant, strikes woman after being refused service, Houston police say

HOUSTON – An “irate” customer at Chacho’s Mexican restaurant shot a woman while firing at the building because he was refused service, according to Houston Police.

The shooting happened around 9:06 p.m. Saturday night. The restaurant is located on the corner of Tidwell Road and the North Freeway.

Police said when the suspect was refused service, he went to his car, retrieved a gun and fired towards the restaurant.

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A woman in the parking was hit by the gunfire and was taken to a hospital by emergency responders, where authorities say she’s in stable condition.

Police said the woman was another customer, unrelated to the situation.

The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222-TIPS.