An 18-year-old Wisconsin man is wanted by Milwaukee police for his alleged role in a McDonald's shooting that left four people injured, including an employee who had earlier thrown away caramel Frappes after the customer's friends threatened to kill the manager.
Background
The shooting occurred June 17 at a McDonald's location on Capitol Drive in Milwaukee. According to a criminal complaint obtained by WISN, an ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, Jahzir Collins entered the restaurant with two other men and two women around mid-June. Surveillance footage shows Collins speaking with an employee about two caramel Frappes before the worker exited the frame and returned carrying the drinks—then threw them in the trash.
The employee told the group he would not give them their beverages after receiving information from the manager that one of the men had threatened to shoot her in the face, according to the complaint. Investigators said Collins appeared to become angry at this development and allegedly told the employee to "come outside."
The five individuals then made their way toward the exit with the employee following behind them, the footage shows. Once they reached the parking lot, security cameras captured what happened next: as the employee emerged from the restaurant doors, Collins was seen holding a firearm while looking toward the worker and yelling words that would become central to the case.
The Investigation
"Pop 'em, pop 'em, pop his a—," Collins allegedly shouted before one of his companions pulled out a gun, pointed it at the door, and fired multiple rounds, according to charging documents. The barrage shattered the restaurant's door and sent customers scattering for safety inside. Four people sustained injuries in the gunfire—including the employee who had thrown away the drinks.
Milwaukee Police Department investigators recovered nine bullet casings from the parking lot following the incident. After the shooting, Collins and two other men fled north on Holton Avenue while the women with them ran south, authorities said.
During the investigation, police spoke with the McDonald's manager who told investigators she recognized the three male suspects because they frequently visited the location to hang out—and occasionally ordered food. On the night in question, the trio had placed an order for two caramel Frappes through a kiosk, the manager told police.
According to the complaint, one of the men repeatedly grabbed a handgun from his waistband while making threats and claimed the weapon had a "switch" and that he intended to "Swiss cheese" the restaurant. The repeated threats and brandishing of the firearm prompted the employee to discard the drinks and refuse service, charging documents state.
On June 22, investigators received an anonymous tip providing information about one suspect's location and residence. Police later obtained surveillance footage allegedly showing Collins wearing clothing matching what he wore on the night of the shooting. The Milwaukee Police Department subsequently released images from security cameras depicting two wanted individuals in connection with the incident.
Key Takeaways
- Jahzir Collins, 18, faces four felony counts of recklessly endangering safety as a party to a crime and one count of reckless use of a firearm as a party to a crime
- He also faces two additional counts of bail jumping unrelated to this incident
- Four people were injured in the June 17 shooting at a Milwaukee McDonald's, including an employee who had refused to serve the drinks due to earlier threats
- Surveillance footage shows Collins holding a gun and shouting "Pop 'em" before another man opened fire on the restaurant door
- Investigators recovered nine bullet casings from the parking lot scene
What's Next
Collins remains at large as Milwaukee Police continue their search for him and other individuals believed responsible for the shooting. Authorities have released surveillance images of two wanted suspects and are asking anyone with information about Collins's whereabouts to contact the Milwaukee Police Department. No court date has been set given his status as a fugitive.