The Brief

Carlos Rodriguez, owner of Fuego Burger in Fort Worth, sustained a torn MCL and two femur fractures during a May 13 assault by two customers.

The incident escalated after Rodriguez asked a customer to remove an outside drink; 24-year-old Nehemiah Green and 22-year-old Dylan Heuermann were arrested for assault.

Facing potential surgery and lacking health insurance, Rodriguez has launched an online fundraiser.

FORT WORTH, Texas - Carlos Rodriguez tore his MCL during a struggle with the two suspects. Now he has to get surgery, and he's reaching out to the community that he's served for years to help him.

Fuego Burger scuffle

What we know:

At Fuego Burger in Fort Worth, customers are always greeted by the same familiar face, Chef and Owner Carlos Rodriguez. Image 1 of 2

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