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Texas Grandfather Fatally Shot During McDonald’s Shootout

Jorge Arbaiza, 61, was killed while buying Happy Meals for his grandchildren as two groups exchanged gunfire inside the restaurant.

Overview

  • Jorge Arbaiza was struck by multiple bullets during a shootout between two groups of young people inside a Katy, Texas McDonald’s on March 16, 2025.
  • Arbaiza’s wife, Teresa, was waiting in the parking lot with their grandchildren and called him after noticing people fleeing the restaurant.
  • In his final moments, Arbaiza told his wife over the phone that he had been shot and was dying.
  • Police have identified suspect vehicles — a maroon SUV and a white sedan — and are working to locate individuals involved in the altercation.
  • The victim’s family, including his wife and sister-in-law, have publicly called for justice as the investigation continues.