Police in Texas are searching for a murder suspect after two people were reported killed at a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Wednesday afternoon.
The Irving Police Department said suspect Bernardo Mendoza Argueta, 37, shot and killed at least two people in the 5300 block of North MacArthur Boulevard in Irving, Texas. According to FOX 4 Dallas, the incident occurred at a Chick-fil-A restaurant.
Authorities confirmed the shooting in a statement to Fox News Digital, where an Irving Police Department spokesperson said officers were notified of the incident around 3:50 p.m. Wednesday.
“When officers arrived on scene they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds,” the spokesperson said. “Both were pronounced deceased at the scene by Irving Firefighters.”
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Police are responding to a report of two people killed at a Chick-fil-A in Texas. (Google Earth)
“The suspect fled prior to officers’ arrival,” the official added.
The spokesman also said police believe the shooting was targeted.
“We believe this was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence,” the official added.
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The suspect was identified as Bernardo Mendoza Argueta, 37. (Irving Police Department)
Local residents are being urged to be on the lookout for a silver 1997 Honda with Texas license plates GVH6205. Police warn the suspect may still be dangerous and urge residents to call 911 immediately if they see him.
The Irving Police Department is asking residents to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
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The Irving Police Department is actively investigating the Texas shooting. (Google Maps)
There is no additional information about the shooting at this time.
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