Subway Employee Fatally Shot Over Mayonnaise Dispute
In a shocking turn of events, an argument over the quantity of mayonnaise on a sandwich has resulted in the tragic death of a Subway worker in Atlanta, as confirmed by local authorities.
The incident unfolded at a Subway franchise in Atlanta when a customer confronted two employees regarding his sandwich. According to reports from WBRZ in Atlanta, this confrontation took a deadly turn when the disgruntled customer resorted to violence, shooting both employees. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening, prompting a swift response from the Atlanta Police Department (APD), who received a call reporting the shooting at a Circle K gas station around 6:30 p.m.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered that two female employees from the nearby Subway had been shot. Tragically, one of the employees, a 26-year-old, lost her life at the scene, while the other, aged 24, was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Willie Glenn, the store’s owner, shared with FOX 5 that the dispute that led to this horrifying incident revolved around the amount of mayonnaise on the customer’s sandwich. He added, “Believe it or not, it was about too much mayonnaise on his sandwich. He decided to escalate the situation, and from there, that’s when all hell broke loose.”
Interim police chief Darin Schierbaum expressed his dismay over the incident, mentioning that the 24-year-old victim was shot in front of her five-year-old child, who had been visiting the store at the time.
He addressed reporters gathered outside the Subway, emphasizing the tragedy of the situation: “What you are seeing behind me is the result of a tragedy—a senseless tragedy that we’ve seen numerous times throughout the year where an argument leads to gunfire, and now we have someone dead.”
According to police reports, the on-duty manager attempted to return fire at the assailant but missed, allowing the shooter to flee the scene. A 36-year-old suspect, who remains unidentified, was subsequently apprehended in connection with the shooting.
Deputy Chief Charles Hampton Jr. of the Atlanta police urged people to seek non-violent resolutions to disputes. He stated, “This was a very tragic situation that did not have to occur,” and underscored the importance of resolving conflicts without resorting to firearms. Hampton continued, “We need individuals to talk out their disputes, walk away, and do not pick up guns. We can take down drug operations that breed violent crime, we can dismantle gang organizations that breed violent crime, we can stop robbery crews that breed violent crime, but we cannot stop someone who is mad because there is too much mayonnaise on their sandwich.”
As authorities continue their investigation into this senseless tragedy, the victims’ identities have not been disclosed, pending notification of their families. This shocking incident serves as a grim reminder of the need for peaceful conflict resolution and the devastating consequences of resorting to violence over minor disagreements.