JUNCTION CITY- Law enforcement authorities in Geary County are investigating a shooting at a restaurant on Monday evening.

Junction City Police received a call at 10:31 p.m. in reference to a person who had fired a shot through the glass at La Fiesta Restaurant on East Chestnut Street, according to Police Chief Tim Brown.

“Apparently the subject had attempted to enter the business when they were closing, was denied entrance, and apparently became upset, drew a weapon and fired a round into the business,” said Brown.

Brown added there were several people inside the business at the time.

The subject fled the scene on a motorcycle but police were able to locate him and arrested Timothy L. Hedges, 40, Frankfort, at a local drinking establishment, according to Brown.

He was also in possession of the handgun used in the shooting.

Hedges is being held on suspicion of one count each of Criminal Discharge of a Firearm at Occupied Dwelling, Possession of a Firearm Under the Influence, Criminal Damage to Property, and four counts of Aggravated Assault.

There were no injuries.