Florida Burger King Shooting: Angry Customer Opens Fire, Killing Two Employees Outside Jacksonville Restaurant
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Authorities in Jacksonville are investigating a deadly shooting outside a Burger King restaurant after an angry customer opened fire, killing two employees early Tuesday morning on Soutel Drive.
Police confirmed that one of the victims was just 18 years old, and both victims were Burger King employees who had been working overnight when the confrontation occurred.
Shooting Reported Outside Burger King on Soutel Drive
The shooting happened in the restaurant’s parking lot shortly after opening hours. Witnesses said the suspect began arguing with staff members before leaving the store, only to return moments later with a gun.
According to early reports, the man fired multiple rounds at employees standing near the entrance, striking two workers before fleeing the scene in a dark-colored vehicle.
Emergency crews arrived within minutes and rushed both victims to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
Police Searching for Suspect
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives are now conducting a citywide search for the shooter, who remains on the run. Investigators are reviewing security footage from the Burger King location and nearby businesses to identify the suspect and vehicle involved.
Authorities have not yet released a motive but believe the attack stemmed from a customer-service dispute that escalated violently.
Community Reacts to Tragic Loss
The deadly shooting has left the community shaken. Residents and co-workers gathered near the restaurant to lay flowers and candles in memory of the victims.
“This is senseless — two young lives gone over nothing,” one mourner said. “They were just doing their jobs.”
Burger King corporate officials have released a brief statement expressing condolences to the victims’ families and pledging cooperation with law enforcement during the investigation.
Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office immediately.
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