Zachary Zehnder

Zachary Zehnder (Source: Louisville Metro Corrections)

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police say a drunk patron pulled a gun inside a Louisville restaurant, and the restaurant owner had to quickly disarm him.

According to court documents, the incident took place just before 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Victoria Mexican Restaurant on Hikes Lane, near Klondike Lane.

Louisville Metro Police say they were called on a report of a drunk customer trying to fight other customers inside the restaurant. 

When officers arrived, witnesses told them that 32-year-old Zachary Zehnder got into an argument with another man, and eventually pulled a gun on him.

Police say the restaurant owner quickly disarmed Zehnder and the other man restrained him until police could arrive. 

Zehnder was arrested and charged with first-degree wanton endangerment. He is currently being held in Louisville Metro Corrections.

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