Muslim married couple arrested in Texas on attempted murder, kidnapping charges for allegedly trying to kill wife's lover

A Muslim husband and wife were arrested on assault and kidnapping charges over an alleged plot to kidnap and kill a Texas man who was reportedly having an affair with the wife. The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, told KHOU that he was shot twice and has been recovering in the hospital.

Hana Ahmad Alolaimi, 35, and Omar Mahmoud Bishtawi, 48, were taken into custody Sunday on aggravated assault and aggravated attempted kidnapping, court records show.

Alolaimi and the victim, both of whom are married to other people, were involved in a romantic relationship, which was terminated by the victim three months ago after his wife discovered it, as indicated by court records. Prosecutors said Alolaimi and Bishtawi then conspired to kidnap and kill the victim.

The incident unfolded in a Chick-fil-A parking lot on Saturday in Houston, Texas. Alolaimi parked her vehicle next to the victim's car while he was inside the restaurant. After exiting the restaurant, the woman gestured to the victim to come inside her vehicle and he declined. That's when Bishtawi emerged from beneath a curtain in the back seat, placed the victim in a chokehold, and pressed a firearm against his skull, court documents allege.

The victim told police that Bishtawi told him he had to die because he dishonored his wife. Bishtwai then shot him twice, including once in the thigh which caused a serious life-threatening injury, police said. The victim was transported to the hospital, though it's unclear how he got there.

Alolaimi allegedly refused to leave the victim alone after he ended the relationship three months prior to the attack, repeatedly showing up at his apartment, the victim told KHOU in an interview.

Police said the husband and wife suspects gave conflicting statements to authorities. Investigators told the court there was concern for the victim's safety.