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A Wendy's customer in Texas fired a gun at the restaurant after arguing with staff, according to police.
On August 17 at around 8 p.m. the Frisco Police Department received multiple calls of gunfire at a Wendy's restaurant in the 5500-block of Eldorado Parkway, according to a press release.
Officers learned that a customer in the drive-thru was allegedly unhappy with their order and left their car to enter the fast-food restaurant and confront staff.
After an argument, he allegedly returned to his car and got a pistol, which he fired into the front of the restaurant before fleeing the location.
No one was struck by the gunfire and damage was limited.
Two days later, police arrested 19-year-old Christian Ellis of Glenn Heights, who was identified by his vehicle information and video evidence.
Ellis was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. This is considered a second-degree felony and is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine up $10,000.
His bond was set at $100,000, which was posted.
Police have said two other people in the vehicle and have also been arrested and charged.
Tyran McLeod, 19, and Shaquita Glaspie, 33, both of Little Elm, were arrested and charged with failure to report a felony.
This is considered a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine up $4,000.
The bond for McLeod was set at $5,000, which was posted resulting in his release. The bond for Glaspie was set at $5,000, and she was transported to the Collin County Jail.
Police are still asking for more information regarding the incident and have told the public to contact the Frisco Police Department at (972) 292-6010.
They can also send an anonymous tip by texting FRISCOPD and the tip to 847411 (tip411) or by downloading the Frisco PD app available on Android and iOS devices.
Newsweek has contacted the Frisco Police Department for comment.
In Arizona earlier this month, an altercation involving staff and a customer proved to be more deadly.
A Wendy's employee killed a customer after punching him after he complained about his order, according to the police.
The attack happened on July 26 at approximately 4:41 p.m. at the restaurant in the 3000 block of Glassford Hill Road, in Prescott Valley, according to a police press report.
The employee, Antoine Kendrick, of Prescott Valley, came out from behind the service counter and struck the 67-year-old Dewey resident in the head, police said.
The victim fell to the floor, striking his head again and falling unconscious. Officers and Central Arizona Fire & Medical Authority responded to tend to the customer and he was subsequently airlifted to a Valley hospital.
He remained in a critical condition until his death on August 5. Kendrick was initially booked on the charge of aggravated assault which was later upgraded to second-degree murder after the victim's death.
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