- Jamel Bernard Williams, 36, and Kayla Nicole Pyle, 34, were accused of assaulting a 20-year-old Chipotle employee
- The argument began after Pyle asked for additional chicken and the unidentified employee told her it would cost more
- Williams was charged with first-degree assault and battery, and Pyle was charged with second-degree assault and battery
Authorities have identified two suspects who attacked a Chipotle employee in South Carolina after being told that extra chicken would increase the price of their meal.
Jamel Bernard Williams, 36, and Kayla Nicole Pyle, 34, both of Charlotte, were accused of assaulting a 20-year-old Chipotle employee on Dec. 10.
Williams was charged with first-degree assault and battery, and Pyle was charged with second-degree assault and battery.
According to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, Pyle came into the fast food restaurant to place an order and reportedly asked for additional chicken.
Jamel Bernard Williams, 36, was charged with first-degree assault and battery
Kayla Nicole Pyle, 34, was charged with assault and battery in the second degree
Officers reported that the victim refused treatment at the scene and sought treatment on his own
The unknown employee told the customer that the additional chicken would cost more.
According to authorities, an argument ensued over the order and an “exchange of words” occurred between Pyle and the victim.
Afterwards, the young adult decided to end her shift and began to walk away from one side of the dining room, but at that moment Williams, who is 6 feet tall, came in from the other side and approached her.
Officials said the defendant pushed the employee to the ground and began punching her, pulling her hair and pulling her around.
They further said Pyle joined in and began hitting the employee.
Officials said the defendant pushed the employee to the ground and began punching her, pulling her hair and pulling her around
The footage shows other customers quickly intervene and pull Williams away from the victim
The footage shows other customers quickly intervene and pull Williams away from the victim.
Both suspects had fled in a gray 2021 Dodge Charger when police arrived at the scene.
Officers reported that the victim refused treatment at the scene and sought treatment on his 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 on his way home and was followed by Williams from behind and attacked in the dining room of the restaurant. “
“The attack was completely unjustified.” I hope the victim has recovered from his injuries. “I greatly appreciate the help we received from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department in identifying Williams and Pyle and encourage them to turn themselves in and allow the justice system to take 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.