USA: Taco Bell worker shot dead by a customer after an argument

After a Taco Bell store refused to accept a fake $ 20 bill from a diner, it opened fire and killed a worker. Alejandro Garcia was working with his son in southern Los Angeles when he was shot in the upper body.

It all started when his son got into an argument with two men who were trying to pay with a fake bill while ordering drive-through food. The dispute soon escalated and one of the customers started shooting.

In an interview with KABC, Garcia’s cousin Nancy Garcia del Sol said: “My nephew was nearby so he closed the window but the shots went inside. He was shot in the heart and that killed him and he died there. . before the presence of his son. “

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His son tried to close the window to protect his father, but bullets were still received.

Following the incident, Taco Bell released a statement that read, “We are shocked and saddened to hear this happened,” Taco Bell said in an official statement on the incident. Our deepest condolences go to the family and friends of Garcia in this difficult time. “

According to the police, there have been no arrests so far.

(With contributions from agencies)