Irving, Texas – The search is ongoing for a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that took place at a Chick-fil-A in Irving on Wednesday afternoon. Police believe the incident was a targeted attack that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The shooting occurred inside the restaurant located in the Las Colinas area of Irving on N. MacArthur Blvd.
Upon responding to multiple 911 calls reporting the shooting, authorities discovered two victims inside the fast-food establishment with gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead by emergency medical technicians who arrived at the scene. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Oved Bernardo Mendoza Argueta, had fled the area before law enforcement arrived.
Mendoza Argueta was last seen driving a 1997 silver Honda with a Texas license plate number “GVH 6205.” The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, and the names of the deceased victims have not been disclosed to the public.
Investigators have labeled the incident as isolated, reassuring the public that there is no imminent danger to the community. Surveillance footage has been obtained to assist in identifying the suspect. Law enforcement officials urge individuals to avoid the crime scene as the investigation progresses and advise anyone who spots Mendoza Argueta to contact 911 immediately rather than attempting to engage with him.
The tragic events at the Chick-fil-A in Irving have initiated a homicide investigation, with authorities still searching for the gunman. As details continue to unfold, updates on the case will be provided as new information becomes available.