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Texas police are searching for a homicide suspect after two people were reportedly killed in a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Wednesday afternoon.
Irving Police Department announced that Bernardo Mendoza Argueta, 37, is suspected of shooting at least two people in the 5300 block of North MacArthur Blvd in Irving, Texas. According to FOX 4 Dallas, the location was a Chick-fil-A restaurant.
Authorities confirmed the shooting in a statement to Fox News Digital. In a statement, an Irving Police Department spokesperson explained that officers were alerted to the situation at around 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday.
"When officers arrived on the scene, they found two individuals with gunshot wounds," the spokesperson said. "Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene by Irving Fire medics."
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Police are responding to a report of two people being killed at a Chick-fil-A in Texas. (FOX 4 Dallas)
"The suspect fled before the officers' arrival," the official added.
The spokesperson would not confirm if the shooting happened at the Chick-fil-A location "out of respect for the business."
The shooting happened at a Chick-fil-A in Irving, Texas. (FOX 4 Dallas)
At this stage in the investigation, police believe the shooting was targeted.
"We do believe this was a targeted incident and that this was not a random act of violence," the official added.
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The suspect has been identified as Bernardo Mendoza Argueta, 37. (Irving Police Department)
Locals are being asked to look out for a silver 1997 Honda vehicle with a Texas license plate reading GVH6205. Police warn that the suspect may still be armed, and residents are asked to contact 911 immediately if they see him.
Irving Police Department also advises residents to avoid the surrounding area as they investigate.
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The Irving Police Department is actively investigating the Chick-fil-A shooting. (FOX 4 Dallas)
There is no additional information about the shooting at this time.
This is a breaking news story. Check back with us for updates.
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