Shocking footage shows the moment a guest in a restaurant, triggered by spilled wine, pointed a knife at another man.
David Gulley, a 75-year-old Florida senior, was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated assault, weapons possession and terroristic threats after throwing an angry tantrum at the Red Horse restaurant in Rumson, New Jersey.
According to police, Gulley pulled out a steak knife and “lunged at the victim after an argument broke out because wine was spilled on the victim’s wife.”
Footage shared on social media shows the victim angrily arguing with Gulley before exclaiming: “What is that, do you have a knife in your hand?”
Shocking footage shows a guest pulling out a knife during an argument over spilled wine
The victim is seen angrily arguing with the attacker before exclaiming: “What is that, do you have a knife in your hand?”
The altercation began when the victim ordered another table to “hold back on the old liquor, folks.”
When a woman replies that it was “an accident,” he angrily replies, “An accident is the reason her whole back is covered in wine.”
The situation escalated dramatically after the victim, whose name was not released, said he saw a knife in Gulley’s hand. Stunned guests urged other witnesses to call 911.
Gulley is seen lunging at the other guest, but falls to the ground as the two men wrestle for the knife.
The victim was seen grabbing the attacker’s wrists as he yelled, “Call the fucking police.”
More witnesses joined the chaos from other tables, while the manager continued to scream throughout the scuffle.
“Is this a joke? Attempted murder?” repeated a stunned witness as the group dispersed.
According to police, Gulley hit the restaurant manager during the altercation and pulled out a knife. He was arrested at the scene.
The wild scenes saw other guests running into the melee
The altercation occurred at a restaurant owned by celebrity chef David Burke, who subsequently praised management, saying they had “done an excellent job” under the circumstances.
According to police, the victim suffered a cut to his finger during the altercation, but refused treatment.
Gulley was taken into custody and now faces a number of charges, including disturbing the peace and simple assault.
The Red Horse is owned by celebrity chef David Burke, who told the Asbury Park Press he spoke with restaurant management that same evening.
“I thought they did an excellent job,” Burke said.
“I mean, they did exactly what they should have done. They tried to defuse the situation and they called the police.”
After Gulley was arrested and charged, he was released on a summons.
