Man shot during altercation with security guard at Burger King in Massachusetts

masslive.com February 3, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

A man was shot during a fight with a security guard at a Burger King in Dorchester, Massachusetts, on Saturday night. The altercation began when the man allegedly threatened the guard and refused to leave the restaurant. The security guard, fearing for his safety, drew his firearm after being assaulted. He fired one shot, hitting the man, who then fled the scene and took a bus. Police later arrested the man at a nearby location. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation.


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