A surveillance camera captured the moment the owner of Taste of Heaven Espresso in Seattle fought back against an angry customer by quickly smashing his windshield.
Video shows the customer fling his drinks at the shop’s drive-thru window after complaining about the price of his order and threatening her.
Within moments, the barista emerges from the window swinging a large hammer and violently strikes the man’s windshield before he drives off.
The New York Post reports the coffee shop owner, 23-year-old Emma Lee, “called cops and has filed misdemeanor assault charges against the customer.”
The incident has sparked debate with many saying she was justified in standing up against the man, while others claim she overreacted.