Off-Duty Officer Injured in Dorchester McDonald’s Altercation
An off-duty police officer sustained injuries while intervening in a physical confrontation at a McDonald’s restaurant in Dorchester, according to the Boston Police Department.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Sunday at the McDonald’s located at 515 Gallivan Boulevard. Officers were alerted to an “officer in trouble” emergency call, indicating that a brawl involving five individuals, one of whom was an off-duty officer, was underway.
The officer, upon witnessing the altercation, stepped in to restrain the suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Cheyenne McCall. In the process, the officer endured minor injuries as he attempted to manage the chaotic situation.
Prior to law enforcement’s arrival, McCall was reportedly yelling at restaurant employees when she was confronted by another patron, referred to as “victim one.” An argument ensued, culminating in McCall throwing her drink at this individual.
At this point, the off-duty officer identified himself and sought to detain McCall, who resisted his efforts. This led to a physical struggle that resulted in injuries for both the off-duty officer and victim one.
Victim one suffered a cut on his hand but declined on-site medical care. The officer received evaluation from emergency medical services for cuts on his face but also opted not to go to the hospital.
The officer explained that his involvement stemmed from his concern that the confrontation was escalating. Two witnesses corroborated the accounts provided by both victim one and the officer regarding the events that unfolded.
“The suspect admitted to throwing the drink after feeling provoked by victim one,” the incident report noted. “She claimed to have fought back as she felt threatened by those trying to restrain her.”
McCall has since been arrested, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. This confrontation is part of a troubling trend, as local fast food establishments have experienced several violent incidents in recent months.
In September, a group of four teenagers was arrested for assaulting an employee at a McDonald’s in Lynn. Another incident involved a woman at a Taco Bell in Brookline brandishing a knife at a group of juveniles. Furthermore, the Boston Licensing Board has recorded multiple assault incidents at various fast food locations across the city, including a McDonald’s in Hyde Park and a Wendy’s downtown.
Earlier in June, another case involved a man charged with assaulting a Burger King employee in Maverick Square, illustrating a broader issue of violence in fast food establishments within the Boston area.
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