Police is looking for the accused and have sought help from the local people. (Representational photo)
A 16-year-old employee of a Wendy’s restaurant in Massachusetts, United States, was shot in the shoulder after a customer ordered the wrong size drink. wlwt, The incident happened in the drive-thru of the restaurant on Tuesday, the outlet further said. Police responded to a shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Lynn shortly before 6 p.m. The employee is recovering at a local hospital after being taken there with non-life-threatening injuries. At the same time, the police is looking for the accused.
Videos appearing on social media showed shattered glass on the drive-thru window and a bullet hole on the opposite side.
Yamil Cepeda, who lives nearby, said, “It’s pretty crazy because it should be just a kid trying to stay out of trouble, trying to work. It’s a very sad situation, so young.” ” boston 25 news,
About a dozen police officers arrived at the restaurant and kept it closed for hours while the investigation continued. Fox News informed of. The entrance to the restaurant on Boston Road was closed by police vehicles.
Police said there was some dispute at the drive-thru window that led to the shooting, the outlet further said.
Another 17-year-old employee was shot but did not require medical attention, wlwt Said. A friend of the girl said that she opened fire when the customer did not get the order he had placed.
“He ordered a big one, got a small one, came back and shot it,” said the friend, without revealing his identity. “It’s a neighborhood and it’s a busy area, and kids are running left and right. Can’t do that, just can’t do that.”
Meanwhile, Wendy’s released a statement in which they condemned the “senseless violence”.
“We are grateful to the first responders who acted swiftly in this situation. We will work with local law enforcement as they continue their investigation. Our number one priority is the safety of our employees and customers,” the restaurant said in a written statement. “
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