Florida man’s shocking reaction to argument over spilled wine at restaurant in New Jersey
Shocking footage captured a restaurant guest pulling a knife on another man, triggering a panic attack caused by spilled wine.
David Gulley, 75, a Florida senior citizen, was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated assault, weapons possession and terroristic threats after a wild tirade at the Red Horse restaurant in Rumson, New Jersey.
According to police, Gulley grabbed a steak knife and “lunged at the victim after an argument ensued over spilling wine on the victim’s wife.”
Footage shared on social media shows the victim angrily arguing with Gulley before shouting, “What’s that, do you have a knife in your hand?”
Shocking footage captured the moment a customer pulled a knife during an argument over spilled wine
The photo shows the victim angrily arguing with the attacker before shouting, “What’s that? Do you have a knife in your hand?”
The scuffle began when the victim said to another table, “Take it easy on the old ghosts, people.”
After a woman replies that “it was an accident,” he angrily responds, “It’s an accident that there’s wine on her back.”
The situation escalated dramatically after the victim, who has not been named, said he saw a knife in Gulley’s hand. Stunned customers urged other witnesses to call 911.
Gulley lunges at the other customer, but falls to the ground as the two men grab the knife.
The victim was seen holding the attacker’s wrists while screaming: “Call the f***ing police.”
Other witnesses joined in the chaos from other tables, while the manager continued to shout during the chaos.
βAre you kidding? Attempted murder?β a stunned witness repeated as the group dispersed.
Police said Gulley punched the restaurant manager during the altercation and pulled a knife. He was arrested at the scene.
The hectic scenes saw other visitors join in the melee
The brawl took place at a restaurant owned by celebrity chef David Burke, who afterwards praised the management, saying they had ‘done an excellent job under the circumstances’
According to police, the victim injured his finger during the scuffle, but he refused help.
Gulley was arrested and now faces a number of charges, including public disorderly conduct and assault.
The Red Horse is owned by celebrity chef David Burke, who told the asbury park press that he had spoken to the restaurant’s management that same evening.
βI thought they did a great job,β Burke said.
“I mean, they did exactly what they should have done. They tried to defuse it and they called the police.”
After Gulley was arrested and charged, he was released on a summons.