Tragedy struck at a Dallas-area Chick-fil-A last week when two employees were shot and killed, creating a somber atmosphere in a community known for its bustling commerce and typically peaceful nature. In the wake of the incident, an individual has been arrested, with authorities identifying the suspect as Oved Bernardo Mendoza Argueta, a 37-year-old citing a Dallas news station. According to police reports, the shooting was a targeted action. Argueta's wife, an employee at the Chick-fil-A, identified him as the shooter, highlighting the personal connections entangled within the tragic event.
Following the deadly incident, the business owner expressed their grief and commitment to supporting those affected. "Our hearts are broken by the tragedy that unfolded inside our restaurant Wednesday. We will miss our two Team Members dearly," the owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Las Colinas said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. "Right now, our focus is on providing care for our Team and the victims’ families. I want to thank the Irving Police Department for their professionalism and compassion. We will continue working closely with them as they conduct their investigation." The community has been responding with an outpouring of support for those who lost their lives: Patricia Portillo, 49, and Brayan Alexis Godoy, 31, whose motives for their killing remain unclear.
As the case unfolds, the suspect's immigration status has been thrust into the forefront. Authorities have placed an immigration hold on Argueta, with reports from multiple Dallas news stations noting he is a citizen of El Salvador. This detail has garnered additional attention to the crime, raising questions and further complicating the narrative. Adding to the gravity of the situation, Argueta faces severe charges. "We can confirm that the suspect was taken into custody early this morning," a spokesperson for the Irving Police Department relayed to Fox News Digital.
A charge of capital murder of multiple persons is on record against him after the shooting at the Chick-fil-A located on North MacArthur Boulevard. The investigation by local authorities and collaboration with immigration services moves forward, as reported by KSAT.
