A Tomball job site turned into a scene of violence when 28-year-old Khalid Elhindi allegedly attacked a coworker with the intent to set him on fire. The incident occurred in the parking lot of Imperial Star Solar, a solar factory where both men were employed. According to court documents, the confrontation began after Elhindi believed his coworker had insulted his mother, who resides in Sudan.
Elhindi confronted the coworker, demanding to know his name before dousing him with gasoline from a Gatorade bottle. He then attempted to create a makeshift flamethrower using a can of Lysol and a lighter. Despite his efforts, Elhindi was unsuccessful in igniting the spray. As per KHOU, the suspect proceeded to chase the victim across the parking lot. At one point, when the victim fell, Elhindi attempted again to light the fire, but ultimately resorted to physical assault.
Authorities report that witnesses on the scene were able to intervene and halt the attack before Elhindi could cause further injury. The victim, who maintains he does not know Elhindi's mother and has never traveled to Sudan, suffered broken bones in his ankle and face. Elhindi is currently charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is being held on a $50,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, as noted by ABC13.
In his initial court appearance, which occurred in probable cause court, Elhindi's bond was set. With the severity of the charges, the community and those connected to Imperial Star Solar are left grappling with the harrowing events that unfolded amidst a backdrop of a routine workday. Elhindi's intentions and mental state prior to the assault remain the subject of investigation and pending legal adjudication.
