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Man Stabs KFC Employee Over Sauce Dispute

Published January 8, 2026, 17:15
Man Stabs KFC Employee Over Sauce Dispute

A man in Nevada attacked and stabbed a KFC employee after a dispute over the sauce included in his order. The 32-year-old Gerald Carter, after a heated argument with the employee, left and returned shortly after with his 48-year-old uncle, James. According to security camera footage, Gerald stabbed the employee while his uncle allegedly choked him for several seconds. The employee was taken to the hospital, and his condition is unknown. Police arrested both men on charges of attempted murder after finding a folding knife in Gerald's possession. Gerald claimed he did not use the knife during the attack. Both men are being held at the Clark County Detention Center, with bail set at $100,000 for Gerald and $10,000 for James. If released, they will be required to wear electronic monitoring bracelets. The incident has caused shock and condemnation, highlighting the increasing violence and lack of respect towards workers in the food service industry.