Unhappy customer fires gun inside Crown Heights restaurant
Security asked him to leave, but she said he briefly returned and fired a single shot toward the ceiling before walking out.
More Stories
Police are searching for a man accused of firing a gun inside a Crown Heights restaurant after becoming upset over his food order.
Police say the incident happened just before 10:45 p.m. Saturday at Essence Bar and Grill, located at 1662 Atlantic Ave.
The bartender working that night told News 12 that the restaurant was packed. She says a man and woman sitting at the bar grew frustrated over how long their food was taking. She said she later refunded their money.
Instead, the bartender said the man pulled out a gun. Security asked him to leave, but she said he briefly returned and fired a single shot toward the ceiling before walking out.
Police say the suspect then drove off red Jeep Wrangler on Atlantic Avenue.
No one was injured. The restaurant was forced to close for several hours while police collected evidence.
The suspect is described as a man with facial hair. He was last seen wearing a red baseball cap, red jacket, blue jeans and white sneakers.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or the suspect to contact the NYPD.
