A steel-toed boot is being credited by police with preventing serious injury during a road rage shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Flowood, Mississippi.
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Shot in the Foot, Saved by a Boot
The Flowood Police Department says the shooting happened Saturday night at the restaurant after the victim had pulled into the Chick-fil-A. During the encounter, the victim was shot in the foot — but despite being struck by gunfire, wasn’t injured. Police say the bullet failed to penetrate the steel-toed boot the victim happened to be wearing, effectively stopping the round before it could cause harm. No additional injuries were reported.
Flowood Police Chief Eric Zetterholm confirmed the details of the incident and said the protective footwear played a key role in how things turned out. Police haven’t indicated that the victim needed medical treatment following the shooting.
The Suspect
Investigators identified 39-year-old Kyle Maurice Ramos as the suspect in the case. Ramos was arrested in connection with the shooting and now faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon — allegations that have not yet been resolved in court.
Following his arrest, Ramos was booked into the Rankin County Jail, where police say he’s being held without bond while awaiting his initial appearance in Flowood Municipal Court. No timeline has been given for when that appearance will happen.
Police haven’t released additional details about what led up to the confrontation or whether the two people involved knew each other beforehand. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities haven’t said whether additional charges could still be filed.