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Kissimmee Checkers Employee Charged with First-Degree Murder After Fatal Dispute Over Food Order

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Published on May 23, 2025
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A tragic incident unfolded at a Checkers fast-food restaurant in Kissimmee, where a customer lost his life following an altercation with an employee over a food order. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies arrived at the scene on 5780 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway shortly after 10 p.m. yesterday. They found that the dispute, which began verbally over the food order, quickened into an exchange that left the customer, Wesley Robertson, fatally wounded.

According to statements detailed by WESH, bystanders and neighboring workers described a chaotic scene with people fleeing the area as shots rang out. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Elijah Travis Mackey, was later arrested and is facing a charge of first-degree premeditated murder. Mackey's action led to the death of Robertson, after he was rushed to Osceola Regional Medical Center for emergency care.

Checkers has conveyed its dismay and condolences in the wake of the shooting. A representative from the fast-food chain commented, "We are shocked and saddened by the incident that occurred last night at our restaurant in Kissimmee, Florida. The actions of this one employee do not reflect the values of the thousands of our hardworking employees across the country.” They confirmed their cooperation with the police investigation and extended their thoughts and prayers to the victim's family, as reported by WFTV.