Houston, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded at a local McDonald’s on Saturday when a 46-year-old man, identified as Jeffrey Limmer, was fatally shot while attempting to intervene in a dispute between a customer and a restaurant employee.
According to Houston police, the shooting occurred at 8147 Katy Freeway, where officers found Limmer unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of paramedics, Limmer was pronounced dead at the scene.
Limmer, known as an attorney in the Houston area, was described by his sister as someone who always sought to calm situations and fight for justice. Witnesses reported that Limmer was trying to de-escalate a heated argument between the customer and the alleged shooter before the situation turned deadly.
The preliminary investigation by law enforcement indicated that the victim was shot following a verbal dispute that escalated when both parties moved outside. Detectives revealed that Limmer pushed the customer to the ground, leading to the fatal shooting when the customer returned from a vehicle with a gun.
Authorities reported that the suspected shooter fled the scene in an early 2000s blue Ford pickup truck, leaving the community in shock and mourning the loss of a compassionate individual dedicated to helping others.
As the investigation continues, family members, including Limmer’s sister, are seeking justice and calling for anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving this tragic case. Despite the absence of released footage from the incident, the police are urging the public to provide any tips that could lead to the apprehension of the shooter.
The Houston Police Department confirmed that as of the latest update, the shooter remains at large, prompting heightened concerns for public safety and an intensified effort to bring the perpetrator to justice. In the wake of this senseless act of violence, friends and family remember Limmer as a selfless individual who constantly strived to do the right thing and make a positive impact in his community.