Kirkwood, Missouri Woman Charged After Sushi Order Dispute Turns Violent, Police Say She Fired Gun at Employee With Child Present
KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI — A woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say a dispute inside a local sushi restaurant escalated into a violent confrontation in front of family members, including a child, and ended with gunfire directed at an employee.
What Police Say Sparked the Confrontation
According to the information shown in the provided post and broadcast image, the woman entered the sushi restaurant with her sister and her 9-year-old daughter. The dispute reportedly began when she believed the restaurant had gotten her sister’s order wrong.
From there, the situation quickly escalated beyond a verbal complaint. The post claims the woman allegedly threw food and then threw a chair toward an employee inside the restaurant.
Gun Pulled During the Incident, Shot Fired, Report Says
The same account states the woman allegedly pulled out a gun and fired at the employee, but missed. The presence of a child during the incident is a major factor highlighted in the charging information shared in the post.
The broadcast image in the upload identifies the case as a “woman charged in sushi restaurant fight,” and it shows the location as Kirkwood.
Charges Listed in the Report
The post states the woman has since been charged with several serious offenses, including:
- First-degree assault
- Armed criminal possession
- Unlawful use of a weapon
- Endangering the welfare of a child
- First-degree property damage
The post also notes it is unclear why an attempted murder charge was not listed at the time of the report.
Who Was Identified as the Suspect
The news graphic shown in the upload identifies the suspect as Aaliyah Moorehead, with “charged” displayed alongside her name.
Why Incidents Like This Raise Wider Concerns
Even without additional details about the exact restaurant or the specific timeline, the core allegations described here reflect why workplace violence in customer-service settings draws immediate concern: a dispute over something as routine as a meal order can turn into a dangerous situation when anger escalates and a weapon is introduced.
When a child is present, cases like this also raise broader questions about safety in public spaces and the risks posed to bystanders who have nothing to do with the dispute.
What Happens Next
At this stage, the information provided indicates charges have been filed and the case will move through the court process. Further updates typically include court dates, bond decisions, and any additional charging decisions if prosecutors choose to amend or expand the case.
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