A McDonald's employee was arrested in Lakeland after a drive-thru dispute turned violent on Friday.
An argument began when the customers reportedly felt their order was incorrect, police said. Video captured the employee, identified as 22-year-old Chassidy Gardner, arguing with those customers before allegedly throwing a drink at them as they were attempting to leave.
Two of the customers were then seen opening the drive-thru window to throw drinks back at Gardner.
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Video shows Gardner arm herself with a handgun before the customers drove to another part of the business.
A second video from outside the business showed Gardner walk outside with her gun before firing her weapon as the customers' vehicle exited the parking lot.
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The victims' vehicle was struck at least one time, according to police. It's unclear if there were any injuries.
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Gardner was later arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.