DAVENPORT, FL – A confrontation that began in the drive-thru line of a Davenport McDonald’s early on October 12 ended with gunfire inside the restaurant and criminal charges for three men, according to authorities.
The overnight shift at the busy fast-food chain took a dangerous turn shortly after a wave of local events sent hungry crowds flocking to the location. Around that time, employee Yoan Soto, 21, was tasked with turning away late-arriving customers Peter Story, 19, and Nicholas Jones, 18, telling them that the restaurant could not take any more orders due to overwhelming demand.
Officials said the two customers reacted angrily when their order was refused. Words were exchanged through the drive-thru speaker, and the discussion reportedly escalated to threats. According to deputies, Story and Jones claimed they were carrying weapons and warned Soto they would be waiting for him after his shift.
Soto relayed the incident to his supervisor while the two customers left their car and entered the building. Investigators said that inside the restaurant, the argument picked up where it left off, growing increasingly hostile as reportedly both sides referenced having firearms. The manager repeatedly asked the two to leave, but authorities say Story and Jones insisted they would only go if law enforcement arrived.
According to the sheriff’s office, Soto left the counter area, entered the employee break room, and returned with a handgun. Surveillance video reportedly shows Soto pointing his weapon at Story and Jones as he tried to move them toward the exit.
A scuffle broke out, and during the struggle, Soto’s gun discharged. Story was struck in the neck, suffering an injury described by investigators as non-life-threatening. The two men fled the building and drove off to seek medical care for Story.
Once the situation settled, Soto allegedly retrieved the spent shell casing from the floor, telling a fellow worker that it was his. Investigators allege this was an attempt to remove evidence from the scene.
Soto was arrested two days later on a charge of tampering with evidence. He was booked into jail and later released on bond. His first court appearance is set for November 18.
Meanwhile, Story and Jones were both arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing for their role in the dispute. They were released on bond as well. Their arraignments are scheduled for October 31 and November 20, respectively.
Law enforcement officials reiterated that aggressive behavior and threats of violence—particularly in a public setting—can lead to serious legal repercussions. No additional injuries occurred during the altercation, and the restaurant resumed normal operations after the police investigation.
The case remains under review as authorities examine surveillance footage and witness statements to fully assemble the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.