Man Accused of Attempting to Set Coworker on Fire at Tomball Job Site

Court Hearing for Alleged Workplace Attack

• ⚖️ Khalid Elhindi, 28, appeared in court facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
• 💰 Elhindi is being held on a $50,000 bond after a judge denied a request to lower it.

Allegations of Workplace Assault

• ⛽ Investigators allege Elhindi attempted to set his coworker on fire during a lunch break.
• ⚠️ The motive cited was Elhindi's belief that the coworker had done something to his mother, who lives in Sudan.
• 🚗 The incident reportedly occurred in the parking lot of their workplace, Imperial Star Solar in Tomball.

Details of the Attack

• 🧴 Elhindi allegedly confronted the coworker, sprayed him with gasoline from a Pepsi bottle, and attempted to ignite a Lysol can with a lighter to use as a torch.
• 🏃 He then allegedly chased the coworker through the parking lot.
• 👊 When unable to ignite the flame, Elhindi reportedly began punching the victim until witnesses intervened.

Victim's Statement

• 💬 The victim told authorities he barely knows Elhindi, only engaging in small talk at work, and has no knowledge of Elhindi's mother or any connection to Sudan.
• 🏥 Prosecutors stated the victim is awaiting surgery for his injuries.