ARLINGTON, Texas – A shocking incident unfolded in Arlington, Texas, where a restaurant owner was robbed and murdered outside her place of work. The victim, identified as 56-year-old Tho Tieu, was followed by an unknown assailant from a bank to her restaurant, where she was fatally attacked. Police are working tirelessly to locate the suspect responsible for this horrific crime, although no description has been released at this time.

According to reports, Tieu was a beloved figure in the community, known as “Mrs. Kim” to many. Her family members are struggling to come to terms with the brutal nature of her death. Tieu, originally from Vietnam, had established her restaurant about 15 years ago and was renowned for her cooking skills and generous spirit.

Investigators believe that the suspect followed Tieu to the restaurant and attempted to rob her in the parking lot. The situation turned tragic when Tieu fell during the struggle, and the assailant fled the scene after running her over with a vehicle. Despite initial speculation of the assailant following Tieu from a local bank, it is uncertain where exactly the confrontation began.

Tieu’s family remains hopeful that the perpetrator will be apprehended and brought to justice. The outpouring of support from the community has been overwhelming, with flowers, food, and candles surrounding Tieu’s photo at the restaurant. While the family continues to grapple with their loss, they encourage others to cherish their loved ones, as tomorrow is never guaranteed.

The Arlington Police Department is actively pursuing leads related to the case but has not yet made any arrests. Authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage relevant to the investigation to come forward and assist in bringing closure to Tieu’s family.