A Texas grandfather who was “crazy for his grandkids” is dead after getting caught in the crossfire of a gunfight while buying lunch at a popular fast-food chain as his family waited outside. 

Jorge Arbaiza, 61, was shot multiple times at a McDonald’s restaurant in Houston Sunday, according to a statement from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. 

Arbaiza was ordering Happy Meals for his two grandchildren when a gunfight between two groups of men broke out, ending with shots fired inside a restaurant filled with customers and their children, according to authorities. 

Antonio Ridge was arrested and charged with the murder of Jorge Arbaiza in Houston, Texas, Thursday, March 20, 2025.   (Harris County Sheriff’s Office)

One of the men involved in the shooting was also struck by gunfire and taken to a hospital, where he was interviewed by detectives. Investigators used security camera footage to locate a vehicle and have identified multiple suspects involved in the brawl. 

On Thursday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office arrested Antonio Ridge and charged him with Arbaiza’s murder, according to Gonzalez. Ridge is being held in the Harris County Jail. 

Authorities also revealed that a handgun used in the shooting was modified using a “Glock switch” that allows the user to turn the semi-automatic gun into an automatic weapon. 

In honor of Arbaiza’s life, Gonzalez is pledging his support for a bill proposed in Texas that will criminalize the possession and use of modified handguns in the state. 

“These switches are a serious threat to our community and law enforcement,” Gonzalez said in a social media post. “Let’s get this [bill] passed and named in honor of Mr. Arbaiza.”