McDonald’s Shooting Suspect Shot Victim In Nose: Hillsborough Sheriff

BRANDON, FL — A man was arrested for his role in a non-fatal shooting Monday night at a McDonald’s in Brandon, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Monte Outlaw, 25, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, grand theft in the third degree, and battery, second or subsequent offense.

Outlaw met the victim, Jeremiah Lawson, 18, outside the restaurant at 502 W. Brandon Blvd. around 8:30 p.m. They planned to use the internet and charge their devices at McDonald's, the sheriff’s office said.

While there, they got into an argument, and Outlaw pulled a BB gun from his waistband and shot Lawson in the nose, according to the agency.

The victim was treated for his injury at Tampa General Hospital.

Outlaw has now been arrested more than three times in six months, HCSO said.

"I'm appalled this man chose to turn his argument violent, and I'm proud of our deputies' swift investigation and arrest," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "This man will have a long time to think about his actions in the confines of the Falkenburg Road Jail.”