Look, some people are gung-ho about their condiments and sides. It’s like the "Seinfeld" episode about how salsa was the number one condiment in America at the time. In a nation of over 320 million people, there are going to be more than a few with a few screws loose, even more, where one tiny thing could set them off. In Michigan, that dispute came in the form of guacamole at a local Chipotle, which led to a gun being drawn.
The chain prides itself on selling this stuff, which is made fresh every day. How could someone open fire over guacamole? Based on reports from Fox 2 Detroit, the circus erupted when Aaron Brown, 32, wanted more guacamole for his and his wife's order. He was not pleased with the amount given, which led to Brown cursing at a young female employee, calling her a "b****h."
The female employee was upset, so her co-workers took her aside to handle the situation. At this point, Brown went behind the counter to grab his food. A fight ensued when Brown tried to help himself to the chain's guacamole, which was slapped out of his hand by a 21-year-old employee. Brown then grabbed this worker by the neck and slammed him into a refrigerator. As other workers fought to get Brown to leave, he whipped out a gun and shot the 21-year-old worker in the knee.
Mr. Brown was a valid concealed carry permit holder. He didn't have an arrest record before this guacamole meltdown, which should serve as a reminder for those looking to get their CHP that pulling your weapon is not legal in this situation.
Brown later exited the Chipotle calmly and was arrested shortly after that.
Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren said the incident was "of poor decision-making and an inability to control emotions."
No kidding, man.
Fox 2 added that Brown is now facing multiple charges, including "assault to do great bodily harm, discharging a weapon in a building, and possession of a firearm in commission of a felony. He is being held in the Oakland County Jail on $20,000 cash/surety bond."
All of this over guacamole.