Katy: Man arrested for bystander's shooting death outside Fry Road McDonald's, sheriff says
KATY, TEXAS - A man has been arrested for allegedly killing a bystander during an altercation outside a McDonald's in Katy on Sunday.
Fry Road shooting arrest
What we know:
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has announced the arrest of 24-year-old Antoine Ridge.
Ridge has been charged with the shooting death of 61-year-old Jorge Arbaiza.
What we don't know:
No other suspects have been identified at this time.
Katy, TX: Family speaks on bystander's final moments in McDonald's shooting
A man has been arrested for the death of 61-year-old Jorge Arbaiza, who was caught in the crossfire between two groups on Sunday. His children shared his final moments with FOX 26's Randy Wallace.
Sunday shooting
The backstory:
Deputies were called to the shooting in the area of Fry Road and W Little York shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Investigators say two groups of possible teenagers were involved in a disturbance that led to shots being fired by multiple people.
One person involved in the incident and a bystander were hit by gunfire.
The sheriff's office says the bystander, Arbaiza, was transported to the hospital by Life Flight and later died from his injuries.
The other male was also taken to the hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.
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Katy, TX: Bystander killed in shootout outside McDonald's on Fry Road
A fight between two groups of possible teens allegedly escalated into a shootout on Sunday, and 61-year-old Jorge Arbaiza was caught in the crossfire. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke with a neighbor who lived next to the victim.
According to Sheriff Gonzalez, Arbaiza was buying Happy Meals for his grandchildren when he was shot.
"What struck a nerve for our team and I was this; Mr. Arbaiza’s lasting gesture as he took his last breath, was him making the sign of the cross of Jesus Christ and praying. May he Rest in Peace," the sheriff shared in his update.
The sheriff also says one of the shooters' guns was equipped with a "Glock Switch" that allowed the weapon to be used as an automatic instead of a semi-automatic.
Information wanted
The sheriff's office says at least two males from each group shot at each other.
Investigators reviewed surveillance camera footage and were able to locate a suspect vehicle. Authorities say they also identified several other people involved in the incident.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Office at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
The Source: Information in this article was provided by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and a previous FOX 26 report.