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Man angry Popeyes chicken sandwiches sold out, pulls out gun

If you thought the Popeyes chicken sandwich craze had reached its peak when the product sold out, think again.

This week one customer became so enraged to find the hot item gone that he pulled a gun at a restaurant in Houston, police told local news stations.

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken announced last week that it would soon run out of its star offering just weeks after the product’s nationwide launch Aug. 12, after a Twitter feud between Popeyes and rival Chick-fil-A propelled the new product to fame.

Not everyone got the memo. Five adults with a baby headed to a Popeyes in Houston to order chicken sandwiches at the drive-through, employees told ABC 13. Informed that item was unavailable, the group tried to enter the store, leaving the child in a car.

Staff were able to lock the group out, police told the news station, but a man in the group brandished a pistol and “demanded” the item that has generated massive buzz for the fast-food chain this month.

A manager repeated that they were sold out, and the group eventually left.

Police say no one was hurt, according to KHOU 11. Witnesses reported that the suspects left in a blue SUV.

Lt. Larry Crowson of the Houston police said the man who pulled his gun could face aggravated assault charges because he was showing a weapon and threatening staff, ABC 13 reported.

Authorities say the suspect is reported to have dreadlocks and face tattoos and was wearing a black shirt with red sleeves.