A Florida Checkers employee allegedly shot and killed a customer in a fight over missing mayonnaise, according to authorities.
Fast food server Elijah Mackey, 23, allegedly shot 40-year-old customer Wesley Robertson late Wednesday after Robertson complained about his order at the drive-thru window in a branch in Kissimmee, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said.
Checkers employee Elijah Mackey allegedly shot a customer who complained about missing packets of mayo. Osceola County JailA witness told deputies the incident was sparked by missing packets of mayo, according to his arrest warrant.
Mackey allegedly climbed out of the drive-thru window, called Robertson a slew of insults, then pulled out a gun and shot him in the chest, the warrant said.
Customer Wesley Robertson collapsed after he was shot in the chest, later succumbing to his injuries. Family HandoutRobertson then collapsed and struck his head on the restaurant wall, later succumbing to his injuries, according to the warrant.
Mackey allegedly fled the scene on foot before he was found and cuffed under the stairwell of the Celebration Suites hotel, the document said.
When police apprehended him, Mackey allegedly told police, “I have a gun on me” and asked, “Is dude OK?” several times, records show.
The alleged unhinged worker has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder, court records indicate.
The alleged unhinged worker has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder. Christopher Sadowski
The altercation was allegedy sparked due to a complaint at the drive-thru window. Sniper Photogtaphy – stock.adobe.comHe was ordered held without bail during an arraignment hearing Friday.
