The restaurant's manager made a comment about Officer Allen
Jacobs, who was killed on duty, a customer posted on Facebook. The franchise
owner is investigating, Burger King said.
WYFF News 4 started investigating the allegations after tons of Facebook messages and emails came into the newsroom.
A Greenville woman said she went to the Burger King on Laurens Road and started speaking about the loss of Officer Jacobs to the cashier.
The woman said a worker came over and said, "The cop got what he deserved, messing with these kids for no reason."
The customer posted about her experience on Facebook and, at last check, it had been shared more than 16,000 times.
In a statement to WYFF News 4, officials at Burger King corporate office said:
"We extend our condolences to the family of Officer Jacobs and the Greenville community. We are concerned about this incident and take these matters very seriously. The Franchise Owner, who independently owns and operates this restaurant, is launching an investigation in accordance with their personnel procedures."
Jacobs was shot and killed on Friday by a 17-year-old that officials described as a gang member.
Burger King investigating police officer shooting comment by
employee claim
Burger King is starting an investigation into a post that has gone viral from an Upstate woman.
The post claims that an employee was fired after a discussion about the recent shooting of Greenville Officer Allen Jacobs at the Burger King location on Laurens Road in Greenville.
Jacobs was shot while investigating an incident regarding a known gang member, Deontea Mackey. Mackey then took his own life, according to police.
Here is the statement from Burger King:
We extend our condolences to the family of Officer Jacobs and the Greenville community. We are concerned about this incident and take these matters very seriously. The Franchise Owner, who independently owns and operates this restaurant, is launching an investigation in accordance with their personnel procedures.
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