A woman wearing medical scrubs confronted two Muslim shoppers inside the H‑E‑B at 3875 W. Davis St. in Conroe on Saturday, telling them they did not belong and ordering them to “go back to your Islamic country,” according to video of the encounter. In the clip, the woman can be heard at points shouting, “This is not a Muslim country - this is a Christian country,” while one of the shoppers responds, “We have citizenship here.” The recording has been widely shared online and has sparked sharp reactions across social platforms.
The video was posted on X by user Suzie Rizzio and shows the tense exchange, including the woman asking one shopper why she works in health care and calling her an “Islam girl,” as the post notes. As shared on X by Suzie Rizzio, the clip circulated quickly and drew both condemnation and support in the replies.
Local Reaction and Workplace Concerns
Online commenters who saw the footage called for the woman to be identified and fired from any nearby hospital where she reportedly worked, while others defended her conduct, according to coverage by Where Is The Buzz. The outlet and the original post place the incident at the H‑E‑B on West Davis in Conroe; H‑E‑B’s store listing shows a market at 3875 W. Davis St. in Conroe. It was not immediately clear whether local law enforcement or the store had opened an inquiry into the exchange.
Advocates Say It Fits a Wider Pattern
Civil-rights groups say episodes like this reflect a broader rise in anti-Muslim harassment and public Islamophobia. The Austin chapter of the Council on American‑Islamic Relations urged officials late last year to condemn targeted harassment of Muslim families and treat such incidents seriously, noting record-high complaint levels in CAIR’s civil-rights reporting. CAIR‑Austin’s statement recommends that law enforcement and public officials respond promptly to reports of religious harassment.
The original clip remains online while community members and civil-rights groups consider next steps. Hoodline will monitor for official statements from H‑E‑B, Conroe authorities or the hospital where the woman may work and will update the story if more information becomes available.
