In a disturbing incident, Checkers employee identified as Elijah Travis Mackey is facing charges for allegedly shooting a customer during a drive-thru order dispute involving extra mayo packets.
The altercation turned violent, resulting in a tragic outcome that has left both the customer and the employee in a state of shock and distress. Unfortunately, the customer identified as Wesley Robertson lost his life following the shooting.
The incident allegedly occurred on the evening of Wednesday, May 21, at a Checkers drive-thru in Kissimmee, Fla., after a customer, who police identified as Wesley Robertson, began complaining about his order, per an arrest affidavit viewed by PEOPLE.
At around 10:10 p.m. local time, Checkers employee Elijah Travis Mackey, 23, engaged in a “verbal dispute” with Robertson over his drive-thru order at the fast food spot, per the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). The dispute later escalated, ending with Mackey allegedly fatally shooting Robertson.
An eyewitness told authorities that Robertson began complaining about his order to a female employee at the drive-thru food pickup window and requested to speak with a manager several times, per the affidavit.
While the customer was still at the window, a male Checkers employee, later identified as Mackey, came around the side of the restaurant and began arguing with Robertson, who then insulted him, calling him either a “bitch” or “p—-,” according to the bystander.
The employee then allegedly pulled a small handgun out of his waistband and shot the customer in the chest, authorities said.
A second eyewitness provided a similar account, stating that they saw Robertson ask employees to speak to the manager.
The customer was “possibly asking for mayonnaise packets” when Mackey came outside and stated, “Oh, I am p—-,” and shot the customer in the chest, the witness told detectives.
Footage from the Checkers location shows Mackey climbing out of the drive-thru window and walking to the front of the business, where the victim was, according to the affidavit. Footage also showed Robertson falling to the ground.
Robertson was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital, Osceola Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.
Mackey, meanwhile, fled the scene on foot, according to both witnesses. Authorities later found him hiding under a stairwell at a nearby hotel.
As he was being handcuffed, Mackey allegedly told deputies, “I have a gun on me,” and a weapon was later recovered on his person, per the affidavit.
During his arrest, the Kissimmee native also appeared to inquire about Robertson’s status, allegedly asking deputies, “Is dude okay?” several times, the affidavit said.
This is an unfortunate incident and our thoughts are with all parties involved in this violence incident. We hope that the law will stand firm in this situation and justice delivered.
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