Downtown Houston Chipotle Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured; 21-Year-Old Suspect Charged, Bond Sought Denied
Shooting outside Texas Avenue restaurant prompts aggravated-assault charge as victim remains hospitalized
A man identified in court records as Curtis Moore was critically injured after being shot multiple times outside a Chipotle restaurant in downtown Houston on Valentine’s Day weekend, leading to the arrest of a 21-year-old suspect and a pending court review of bond.
The shooting occurred at about 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, on the sidewalk outside the Chipotle at 909 Texas Avenue near Main Street, near the historic Rice Hotel. Investigators have described the incident as stemming from a verbal confrontation that escalated quickly.
What investigators say happened
Video reviewed by investigators and described in court filings shows Moore arriving outside the restaurant on a bicycle and appearing to exchange words with the suspect. In the recording, the suspect is described as wearing a pink outfit. The video is publicly circulated in an edited form that cuts away before gunfire.
Court records state the suspect, identified as Nicholas Youngblood, pulled out a handgun during the argument and fired roughly nine times. Moore was transported to a hospital and was reported in critical condition in the days following the shooting.
Location: Sidewalk outside 909 Texas Avenue, near Main Street.
Time: About 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.
Alleged shots fired: Approximately nine, as stated in court records.
Arrest and charges
Police said they took Youngblood into custody a short distance from the scene within a short time of the shooting. He has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Prosecutors have asked the court to deny bond. A judge was scheduled to consider that request during a court appearance Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Separate court scheduling information reported earlier in the investigation referenced an initial court date set for Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, reflecting routine early settings that can shift as cases move through intake and hearings.
Victim identification and ongoing questions
Moore is identified in court records as the son of a sergeant with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The agency confirmed it is supporting the family.
Witness accounts provided to investigators described Youngblood as having been selling cookies nearby before the confrontation. Investigators are also examining what triggered the dispute, including whether it began with a perceived slight or look immediately before the argument.
The aggravated-assault charge could be upgraded depending on the victim’s medical outcome, a possibility referenced in court proceedings as Moore remained hospitalized.
The investigation remains active, and additional filings and hearings are expected as police and prosecutors continue to gather evidence, review video, and interview witnesses.