A fatal encounter unfolded in the Taco Bell drive-thru in Surprise, Arizona, when one man shot another during a heated dispute, local police reported. The incident occurred near Prasada Parkway and Waddell Road, according to ABC15, as two parties in separate vehicles became embroiled in a confrontation that ultimately turned deadly.
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on the morning of February 11, Adrian Garduno, who reportedly brandished a firearm, was shot several times and pronounced dead at the scene, Surprise police indicated his aggressive action led to the deadly shooting, Garduno exited his vehicle and, pointing his gun at the other individuals, sparked the fatal response. FOX 10 Phoenix reported that the shooter claimed his actions were in self-defense, pulling his own weapon and firing multiple shots at Garduno.
The man who fired the shots at Garduno remained at the crime scene, cooperating with law enforcement officers upon their arrival. After the initial investigation, he was released without immediate charges, pending further review. "This investigation will be forwarded to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review and/or charging," police said on FOX 10 Phoenix.
Details of what triggered the argument remain unclear as investigators continue to piece together the moments leading up to the shooting, the Surprise Police Department has yet to release further information on the encounter as the case moves forward to the county attorney's office, where it will undergo a thorough examination.
