Man arrested for allegedly making threat to kill moviegoers at north Harris County movie theater, Pct. 4 says

Hugo Acosta, 29 (Mark Herman, Harris County Pct. 4 Constable)

A man is charged for allegedly making a threat to kill moviegoers inside a north Harris County movie theater on Thursday, deputies with Harris County Constable Pct. 4 said.

Hugo Acosta, 29, is charged with terroristic threat.

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Deputies responded to the Star Cinema Grill located in the 1400 block of Lake Plaza Drive near Spring, Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman said.

According to court documents, Acosta “randomly” entered a movie theater and announced that he was going to “kill everyone,” putting moviegoers in fear.

Deputies arrived at the movie theater and quickly placed Acosta into custody.

According to Constable Herman, Acosta’s bond was set at $100,000 and is booked into Harris County Jail.

If bond is made, he is no longer allowed at any movie theater within Harris County without court approval.


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