Malik McKinnon, 19, is accused of shooting his coworker in the neck during a confrontation at the McDonald’s on N. Main Street.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two 19-year-olds have been arrested in connection with a fight-turned-shooting at a Jacksonville McDonald’s.
Malik McKinnon, 19, is accused of shooting his older coworker, a man in his 20s, in the back of the Oceanway restaurant Saturday afternoon.
According to witness accounts in the arrest report, a fight began after a coworker told Malik to go home. The confrontation reportedly grew physical and four people were eventually involved, including 19-year-old Malachi McKinnon.
During the altercation, Malik shot the victim in the neck, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. He was alive, but left with critical injuries Saturday night.
Malik and Malachi reportedly fled the area, but were found by police a short time later.
Malik McKinnon is charged with attempted murder and carrying a concealed weapon while underage, while Malachi McKinnon was arrested for illegally carrying a concealed weapon and destroying or concealing evidence.
“We’re deeply saddened by this violent attack at our restaurant,” said Tom Lisante, the McDonald’s owner and operator, in a statement to First Coast News Sunday. “We’re keeping the victim and their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers and offering our full support to local law enforcement.”
Both men are scheduled to be arraigned in Duval County court on Feb. 10, 2026, as of this publication.