Detroit Man Sentenced for Shooting Over Guacamole Dispute

Aaron Michael Brown, a 33-year-old from Detroit, was sentenced to 1 to 10 years in prison for assault and an additional two years for felony firearm charges after shooting a Chipotle employee over a guacamole dispute on April 5, 2024. The incident occurred when Brown argued with a female employee over the portion size of guacamole and later physically assaulted a male worker, shooting him in the leg. The victim, who was simply doing his job, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover. Brown fled the scene but was arrested the same day by Southfield police. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald condemned the violence, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and the justice served with Brown's sentencing. The altercation and subsequent shooting highlight the severe consequences of escalating trivial disputes into violence.