Burger King Incident: Arrests Made, No Shots Fired
Augusta, Ga. – January 22, 2026 – A confrontation at a Burger King on Deans Bridge Road led to the arrest of all employees on site. According to the sheriff’s office, no shots were fired and a gun was pointed at an employee, but it was not discharged. The incident was reported by local media within hours of the event.
The sheriff’s office released a statement on its official Facebook page, emphasizing that the situation was serious and that the gun’s presence was a key concern. All employees were taken to the Charles B. Webster detention center and processed there. Charges are pending and will be announced by the sheriff’s office.
Burger King has not released a statement, and the corporate office has not commented on the incident. The arrested employees will be processed through the criminal justice system, where formal charges will be filed.
Whataburger Incident
In a separate incident, a Whataburger location was involved in a food-mix-up that escalated into a violent confrontation. Seven individuals were involved, ranging in age from 21 to 57. The San Antonio Police Department issued a statement clarifying that the charges included assault causing bodily injury, a felony offense in Texas. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. and was reported by local news outlets.
The sheriff’s office and the San Antonio Police Department both posted statements within hours of the incidents, correcting an initial report that had suggested a shooting. The statements clarified that the gun was pointed but not discharged, and that all employees were taken to detention for processing.
Media Coverage and Community Response
Local news outlets covered both incidents, drawing attention to the seriousness of the gun’s presence at the Burger King and the violent nature of the Whataburger confrontation. Community members expressed concern over the safety of employees and the broader implications for local businesses.
While the Burger King corporate office remains silent, the sheriff’s office has pledged to announce charges once they are finalized. The Whataburger incident’s felony assault charges are expected to be processed in the state courts of Texas.
In summary, the Burger King incident on January 22, 2026, involved arrests, a non-discharged gun, and pending charges, while the Whataburger incident involved a food mix-up that led to a violent confrontation and felony assault charges. Both incidents are under investigation, and authorities will provide further details as they become available.
