ICYMI: Florida Cops Say Out Of Control Wingstop Manager Threw HOT GREASE On Guests!
A Florida Wingstop manager allegedly threw hot grease on customers after a heated dispute, sparking outrage. 🌐 #News #PortStLucieFL #Florida #Crime
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – A typical night at a Wingstop in Port St. Lucie, Florida, turned chaotic when a teenage manager allegedly unleashed ranch dressing and scalding grease on two customers. The incident, caught on camera, has left the community reeling and authorities stepping in. What started as a verbal spat quickly escalated into a dangerous confrontation, landing the 19-year-old behind bars.
Incident Unfolds at Wingstop Counter
On January 28, surveillance footage captured 19-year-old Carnael Irene, a manager at the Wingstop, locked in a tense exchange with two customers—one adult and one minor.
The video shows Irene grabbing a bottle of ranch dressing and squirting it toward the pair. Despite efforts from a coworker to intervene, pulling her back from the window, Irene persisted, dousing the customers with the condiment.
Escalation to Hot Grease Attack
The situation took a dangerous turn when Irene stormed into the kitchen.
Footage reveals her seizing a metal container, later identified as holding hot grease, and shoving aside another employee. She then returned to the counter and flung the searing liquid at the customers.
Police arrived to find the victims with visible burn marks on their skin, confirming the severity of the attack.
Manager’s Account and Arrest
According to Irene’s statement to police, the clash erupted after the customers grew loud and disruptive, then insulted her by calling her broke.
“The altercation began when the customers became loud and disruptive, and offended her by calling her broke,” authorities noted.
Following the incident, Irene was taken into custody and now faces serious charges, including aggravated child abuse and aggravated battery.
Legal Consequences Loom
The Port St. Lucie Police Department released the surveillance video to the public, shedding light on the dramatic events.
As the case moves forward, Irene’s actions have sparked widespread attention, raising questions about workplace tensions and customer disputes. The investigation continues, with the two victims recovering from their injuries.
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