Second Suspect Arrested in Deadly Katy McDonald's Shooting

Arrest of Second Suspect

• 📌 Paul Whitley has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon as the second suspect in a fatal McDonald's shooting.
• 🎯 This arrest follows the earlier charging of Antoine Ridge, who is accused of killing a 61-year-old customer.

Details of the Incident

• 💡 The victim, Jorge Arbaiza, was reportedly picking up Happy Meals for his grandchildren when the shooting occurred.
• ⚡ Prosecutors allege that Ridge fired three shots, resulting in Arbaiza's death.
• ⚠️ Court documents suggest the shooting was gang-related.

Antoine Ridge's Legal Proceedings

• ⚖️ Ridge's defense attorney requested a bond reduction from $1 million to $200,000, but the request was denied by Judge Anna Martinez.
• 🔍 Investigators state Ridge was on probation for a Florida case and faces additional charges in Harris County, including aggravated assault and reckless driving.
• 🎤 Ridge's defense claims he was acting in self-defense and denies gang ties, while prosecutors point to surveillance video showing Ridge firing the shots.
• 🗓️ Judge Martinez aims for the case to be tried within a year, with Ridge's next court appearance scheduled for June.