Preparedness
Texas Meat Market Shooting: Fake Bill Ignites Real-life Bullet Shower
A shocking event unfolded in a Texas meat market when staff refused to accept a counterfeit $50 bill. The man, subsequently angry over the refusal, reportedly opened fire causing fear and dismay among the employees. The entire disturbing episode was recorded on the store’s surveillance system.
The incident took place at the Culebra Meat Market 3, located on Old Pearsall Road, at around 10:30 am on April 25. Police in San Antonio were alerted of the unsettling situation through several calls reporting a disturbance involving a firearm.
“Video shows the entire interaction between the man and a worker at the store. He goes up to the register with items to purchase and hands the woman some money.” The woman, who is the owner of the market, immediately recognized the bill for what it was – a counterfeit. She took a stand and refused to accept the fraudulent currency.
Moreover, she didn’t hand back the counterfeit note to the man and declared that she was going to inform the police. The man, in response, tried to grab the bill back from her but she was quick to pull it away from his reach.
Further escalating the situation, the man resorted to intimidation, mimicking a shooting action with his fingers directed at the employees. After issuing the ominous warning, “Watch what’s gonna happen,” he stormed out of the market.
Shortly after, the surveillance video captured a terrifying scene. Glass shattered, and workers fled in panic as bullets hit the market. The police report states that the man fired twice from his vehicle.
While the employees evaded the bullets, some sustained minor injuries due to flying shards of glass from the shattered windows. The suspect, meanwhile, managed to make his escape in a black vehicle headed towards Old Sky Harbor Drive.
A public appeal has been made by the police to help identify the man. Information leading to his arrest and felony conviction could earn somebody a reward of $5,000. The suspect is distinguishable by his numerous tattoos; the footage reveals heavy tattooing on his arms and bald head.
In the aftermath of the incident, the market issued a statement via its official Instagram account. In it, they affirm their cooperation with the police in their efforts to track down the suspect.
Watch a local news report about the incident below:
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.