The Unspeakable Truth: Lost Over A Burger 

The anguish of the Jacksonville community is overwhelming as we mourn the tragic loss of Matthew Jackson, 18, who was killed while simply doing his job. The horrific incident at a local Burger King on November 22nd is a sickening reminder of how quickly routine life can be violated by senseless rage. Matthew, a young man with a life full of promise, tragically became the victim of a customer’s fury over a mistaken order. His mother’s anguished words posted online—that she lost her son “over a burger”—are the most heartbreaking testament to the utter lack of justice in his death.

Workplace Turned Warzone: The Final Moments

The violence that erupted at 8:40 PM was swift and fatal. A customer, identified as Dawud Burritt, allegedly grew furious, approached the window, and fired multiple rounds into the restaurant. Matthew Jackson, standing near the fry station, was struck by a bullet and died before help arrived. Another co-worker was also hit. The scene, where blood soaked the floor, tells a story of terrifying chaos and uncontrolled rage. This Workplace Homicide is a profound violation of safety; a place where a teenager should have been earning money for his future became the place where his life was tragically extinguished by a momentary, thin motive.

The Dreams That Died With Him: Seeking Justice

Matthew Jackson had dreams, plans, and people who loved him deeply. His life, only 18 years long, was defined by more than the job he held; it was defined by the relationships he fostered and the future he was building. Though police responded swiftly, locking down the area and eventually arresting the suspect, Dawud Burritt, who faces murder and attempted murder charges, no legal process can bring Matthew back. We pray for his mother, his family, and his colleagues who witnessed the tragedy. May the memory of Matthew inspire us all to fight against the senseless violence that claims young lives over nothing.