Authorities have identified two suspects who attacked a Chipotle employee in South Carolina after being told that extra chicken would raise the price of their meal.
Jamel Bernard Williams, 36, and Kayla Nicole Pyle, 34, both of Charlotte, have been accused of attacking a 20-year-old female Chipotle employee on December 10.
Williams has been charged with assault and first-degree battery and Pyle with assault and second-degree battery.
According to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, Pyle came into the fast food restaurant to place an order and reportedly asked for extra chicken.
Jamel Bernard Williams, 36, has been charged with assault and first-degree battery
Kayla Nicole Pyle, 34, has been charged with assault and second-degree battery
Deputies reported that the victim declined treatment at the scene and sought treatment on her own
The unidentified employee told the customer that the extra chicken would cost more.
A dispute arose about the order and ‘words were exchanged’ between Pyle and the victim, according to authorities.
Afterwards, the young adult decided to end her shift and began to leave from one side of the dining room, but at that moment, Williams, who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall, walked in from the other side and approached her.
Officials said the accused man pushed the employee to the floor and began hitting her, pulling her hair, and jerking her around.
They further said Pyle joined in and started hitting the employee.
Officials said the accused man pushed the employee to the floor and began hitting her, pulling her hair, and jerking her around
Footage shows other customers quickly intervening and pulling Williams away from the victim
Footage shows other customers quickly intervening and pulling Williams away from the victim.
Both suspects had run away in a gray 2021 Dodge Charger by the time police arrived at the scene.
Deputies reported that the victim declined treatment at the scene and sought treatment on her own.
Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile said in a statement: ‘I don’t know what was said between Pyle and the victim, but the victim was leaving for home and was chased down from behind by Williams and attacked in the dining room of the restaurant.
‘The assault was completely unjustified. I hope the victim has recovered from her injuries. I appreciate the help we got from Charlotte Mecklenburg PD to identify Williams and Pyle, and I encourage them to turn themselves in and let the judicial system run its course in this case.’
The Sheriff’s Office also identified a male juvenile with Pyle and Williams, but he has not been identified and will not be charged.