A night out for food turned into a shooting at an Oklahoma City McDonald's earlier this month, after a confrontation in the drive-through line ended with gunshots striking a driver's truck. Police have now made an arrest in the case, which began when officers responded to the restaurant on N.W. 23rd Street at around 1:10 a.m. on October 5 following reports of shots fired.
According to KOKH, investigators recovered 13 shell casings in the drive-through along with a black handgun that had been discarded west of the restaurant. Security camera footage reviewed by police showed five subjects near the McDonald's who had attempted to speak with the driver of a white truck. That driver was identified as Sergio Ivan Reyes Moreno.
A Confrontation Escalates Into Gunfire
Reyes Moreno told police that several individuals approached his vehicle and challenged him to a fight after he pulled to the side and got out of his car. He described the group as appearing to be teenagers. After the confrontation, he returned to his truck and got back into the drive-through line, the station's report notes.
That's when two of the individuals allegedly opened fire on him, striking his truck several times. Investigators later found several bullet holes in the vehicle. Witnesses reported that multiple subjects fled the scene after the gunfire, per the same account.
One Suspect Arrested, Charges Filed
Police identified Aboken Runako Tye and Caden Goodwin as the two individuals who allegedly shot at Reyes Moreno's vehicle. Tye has since been arrested and charged with one count of shooting with the intent to kill, the article states.
The shooting adds to a troubling tally for Oklahoma City. Police data cited by KOCO show 65 gun-related homicides reported in the city in 2024, matching the 65 reported in 2023.
Advocates Push for More Prevention Resources
LiveFree OKC says it has been working with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and other city leaders to expand efforts aimed at curbing gun violence across the city, according to KOCO. The organization's executive director, Jabee Williams, argued that reducing shootings requires more than enforcement alone. “You got to be ready to put something else in it,” Williams said, pointing to the need for alternatives and resources for children and families facing trauma and hardship.
