Vermont McDonald's evacuated after live ammunition explodes on grill, police say
Employee with handgun surrendered to police in South Burlington, Vermont
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A McDonald’s restaurant in Vermont was evacuated Sunday after an employee threw live ammunition on a grill and exploded, authorities said.
The incident occurred just after 5 p.m. inside the fast-food restaurant on Shelburne Road in South Burlington, WPTZ-TV reported, citing police.
An employee had reportedly removed ammunition from a handgun and tossed three live rounds onto the grill, police said. As the ammunition exploded, police said the employee continued to act erratically.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}All employees and patrons were evacuated from the establishment. Police said no injuries were reported.
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Responding officers negotiated with the employee, who still possessed the handgun and additional ammunition, the report said. The employee agreed to leave the gun inside and surrender to police.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The employee surrendered to police and no injuries were reported, authorities said. (iStock)
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The employee was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Police did not immediately release the employee’s identity.