Tragic Fast-Food Shooting in Florida Shocks Community

A tragic altercation over a food order at a Kissimmee Checkers restaurant turned deadly on May 21, 2025, when 51-year-old Wesley Robertson was fatally shot by employee Elijah Travis Mackey, 23. Authorities say the argument quickly escalated, leading Mackey to open fire. Robertson was rushed to Osceola Regional Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries. Mackey was arrested the next day and charged with first-degree murder.

The incident left the community stunned, with witnesses recalling the chaos that followed. One local said, “It’s getting crazy with guns nowadays. If it’s not 911, it’s a gun.”

Social media users expressed outrage and heartbreak, calling the shooting “senseless” and “unbelievable over food.”

In a related incident, influencer Valeria Marquez was fatally shot during a livestream in her Zapopan, Mexico beauty salon. The 23-year-old was showcasing a gift when an unidentified man entered and opened fire. Authorities are investigating the case as femicide.

Both tragedies serve as chilling reminders of how quickly violence can erupt — even in ordinary moments.