What began as a normal morning coffee run turned into a horrifying ordeal that left one customer hospitalized.
Witnesses say the incident happened at a small coffee shop during the morning rush hour. The customer — visibly frustrated after waiting nearly 15 minutes for their order — began arguing with the barista about a supposed mix-up. The argument quickly escalated, with voices rising and tempers flaring as other customers looked on.
According to police reports, things took a shocking turn when the barista suddenly grabbed a freshly poured cup of boiling hot coffee and threw it directly at the customer’s face.
Screams filled the café as the victim stumbled back, clutching their face in pain while other patrons rushed to help. The customer suffered severe burns and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.
Employees later told investigators that the argument had gotten “out of hand,” but no one expected it to turn violent. The barista was detained at the scene and now faces serious assault charges.
What started as a simple service complaint ended in chaos — a terrifying reminder of how quickly anger can boil over.