Surveillance video captured the moment employees at a Mexican meat market were scattered by gunfire after refusing to accept a counterfeit $50 bill from a customer.
according to To Texas police.
San Antonio Police say they responded to multiple disturbance calls at approximately 10:30 a.m. April 25 at Culebra Meat Market 3 on Old Pearsall Road with shots fired.
The video shows part of the interaction between the man and the store employee. He went to the cash register with the items he wanted to buy and handed the money to the woman.
The owner of the market told KENS-TV that he immediately confirmed the banknotes were counterfeit and refused to accept them. She also refused to give it back to the man and told him she was going to call the police.
At one point, he tried to take money from her, but she was able to pull away from him.They are
he also said He threatened them by pretending to shoot his finger.
The man angrily walks away from the market and warns her to “be careful what happens.”
Video later showed the market being attacked, with glass breaking and workers fleeing. Police say the man fired twice from the car.
Police said some employees suffered minor injuries from glass flying through the windows, but no one was shot.
Police said the man fled the scene in a black vehicle on Old Sky Harbor Drive. They are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect and say there is a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and felony conviction.
According to the video, the suspect has tattoos on his arms and head.
The market has released
statement We reported this incident on our official Instagram account.
Today we are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred at our Old Pearsall store. This unspeakable act of violence shook the entire community. At Culebra Meat Market, maintaining and protecting the safety and security of our employees and customers is our top priority.
The statement further said the company is working with police to identify the suspect.
Video of the incident is below.
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