WATCH Video shows Chick fil A worker saving woman by tackling suspected carjacker to the ground
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22042BREAKING: A Chick-fil-A worker in Florida took down a would-be carjacker, after the thief stole car keys from a mom holding her baby.This is what a hero looks like https://t.co/w3SQwsXAgN In the video, Branch can be seen in the Chick-fil-A parking lot armed with a stick, aggressively snatching the keys of a 43-year-old woman who is seen also carrying a baby. After the woman begins screaming, Mykel Gordon sprints to the scene before tackling Branch and struggling with him on the ground. Allegedly, Gordon sustained punches from the suspect before eventually restraining him. Bystanders at the scene called the police, who arrived shortly after. William Branch has been charged with charges of carjacking with a weapon. He is currently under police custody.
The @ChickfilA location identified the employee as Mykel Gordon. "At Chick-fil-A our mission is to 'Serve' and today Mykel took it further……to 'Save.'" @weartv770135"This is the HERO!"The @ChickfilA location identified the employee as Mykel Gordon. "At Chick-fil-A our mission is to 'Serve' and today Mykel took it further……to 'Save.'" @weartv https://t.co/ox9UbjDatB In an official statement, Matthew Sexton, the operator of the Fort Walton Beach Chick-Fil-A, commended the actions of the heroic employee, saying: “We’re so relieved that our guests and team members are safe following this alarming incident. I’m grateful for my amazing team member, Mykel Gordon, who so selflessly jumped in to intervene and help our guests. I couldn’t be prouder of his incredible act of care." On Twitter, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office echoed this sentiment. Their online statement read: "A major shout-out to this young man for his courage!" Online netizens also noted Gordon's actions, with many describing him as a hero on social platforms such as Reddit. No Thank you!@LuisMac25687578@aftermathvids Hey, @ChickfilA you have to get this kid a promotion or a raise, he displayed his good and kind heartedness that people are missing now a days.
He didn't have to hel, but yet he went out and helped the mom and her baby! 6@aftermathvids Hey, @ChickfilA you have to get this kid a promotion or a raise, he displayed his good and kind heartedness that people are missing now a days. He didn't have to hel, but yet he went out and helped the mom and her baby! One user, PointOfFingers, wrote: "The video is amazing, that young guy has got some wrestling moves! The carjacker lost all his fight. I hope he has a bonus coming from Chick-Fil-A." Many others noted that several fast food restaurants have a 'no-conflict policy', which means their employees are not supposed to engage with suspected criminals. One user, Jubei612, wrote: "Hope the kid didn't get fired like others who stop crimes ." Another, DarkSideClassic, noted: "Twenty some years ago I was working at McDonald's and this drunk kid came in and tried to rob the store with a BB-gun. I laughed and asked are you serious right now. Later the store manager came in and wrote me up for not handing over the money." Tea Party Patriots@TPPatriotsWho else hopes that as he subdued the would-be carjacker, he hit them with a: “my pleasure” ? 331Who else hopes that as he subdued the would-be carjacker, he hit them with a: “my pleasure” ? https://t.co/nqmSp7bZtK However, considering all the positive response Mykel Gordon is receiving from authorities and managers at the fast food chain, it seems as though he will most-likely not face negative consequences for stopping the alleged carjacking. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Abhipsa Choudhury × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी
WATCH Video shows Chick-fil-A worker saving woman by tackling suspected carjacker to the ground
By Aurko Maitra Modified 15 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The employee has been hailed as a hero (image via Chick-Fil-A/Walter Kinsler) The Okaloosa County's Sheriff released a video of a Chick-fil-A employee thwarting an attempted carjacking in California, on September 15. As per WGNTV, member of the staff in the incident has been identified as Mykel Gordon. TMZ reported that the suspected carjacker has been identified as 43-year-old William Branch. Tea Party Patriots@TPPatriotsBREAKING: A Chick-fil-A worker in Florida took down a would-be carjacker, after the thief stole car keys from a mom holding her baby.This is what a hero looks like
22042BREAKING: A Chick-fil-A worker in Florida took down a would-be carjacker, after the thief stole car keys from a mom holding her baby.This is what a hero looks like https://t.co/w3SQwsXAgN In the video, Branch can be seen in the Chick-fil-A parking lot armed with a stick, aggressively snatching the keys of a 43-year-old woman who is seen also carrying a baby. After the woman begins screaming, Mykel Gordon sprints to the scene before tackling Branch and struggling with him on the ground. Allegedly, Gordon sustained punches from the suspect before eventually restraining him. Bystanders at the scene called the police, who arrived shortly after. William Branch has been charged with charges of carjacking with a weapon. He is currently under police custody.
Details of the attempted carjacking at Chick-fil-A
According to WGNTV, an anonymous Chick-fil-A employee reported that even before the attempted car jacking, suspect William Branch had been behaving disruptively in the restaurant, prompting the staff at the fast food chain to keep an eye on him. Olivia Iverson@OliviaIversonTV"This is the HERO!"The @ChickfilA location identified the employee as Mykel Gordon. "At Chick-fil-A our mission is to 'Serve' and today Mykel took it further……to 'Save.'" @weartv770135"This is the HERO!"The @ChickfilA location identified the employee as Mykel Gordon. "At Chick-fil-A our mission is to 'Serve' and today Mykel took it further……to 'Save.'" @weartv https://t.co/ox9UbjDatB In an official statement, Matthew Sexton, the operator of the Fort Walton Beach Chick-Fil-A, commended the actions of the heroic employee, saying: “We’re so relieved that our guests and team members are safe following this alarming incident. I’m grateful for my amazing team member, Mykel Gordon, who so selflessly jumped in to intervene and help our guests. I couldn’t be prouder of his incredible act of care." On Twitter, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office echoed this sentiment. Their online statement read: "A major shout-out to this young man for his courage!" Online netizens also noted Gordon's actions, with many describing him as a hero on social platforms such as Reddit. No Thank you!@LuisMac25687578@aftermathvids Hey, @ChickfilA you have to get this kid a promotion or a raise, he displayed his good and kind heartedness that people are missing now a days.
He didn't have to hel, but yet he went out and helped the mom and her baby! 6@aftermathvids Hey, @ChickfilA you have to get this kid a promotion or a raise, he displayed his good and kind heartedness that people are missing now a days. He didn't have to hel, but yet he went out and helped the mom and her baby! One user, PointOfFingers, wrote: "The video is amazing, that young guy has got some wrestling moves! The carjacker lost all his fight. I hope he has a bonus coming from Chick-Fil-A." Many others noted that several fast food restaurants have a 'no-conflict policy', which means their employees are not supposed to engage with suspected criminals. One user, Jubei612, wrote: "Hope the kid didn't get fired like others who stop crimes ." Another, DarkSideClassic, noted: "Twenty some years ago I was working at McDonald's and this drunk kid came in and tried to rob the store with a BB-gun. I laughed and asked are you serious right now. Later the store manager came in and wrote me up for not handing over the money." Tea Party Patriots@TPPatriotsWho else hopes that as he subdued the would-be carjacker, he hit them with a: “my pleasure” ? 331Who else hopes that as he subdued the would-be carjacker, he hit them with a: “my pleasure” ? https://t.co/nqmSp7bZtK However, considering all the positive response Mykel Gordon is receiving from authorities and managers at the fast food chain, it seems as though he will most-likely not face negative consequences for stopping the alleged carjacking. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Abhipsa Choudhury × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी