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McDonald's Worker Doused in Hot Oil by Co-worker
8 Jun
Summary
- A 20-year-old McDonald's employee sustained severe burns from hot oil.
- The alleged attacker, a co-worker, was arrested hours later.
- The victim requires skin graft surgery and is receiving intensive pain management.
Jacob Smith, a 20-year-old McDonald's employee, is in the hospital after reportedly being doused with hot oil by a co-worker. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 6, at a Northern California location. Smith sustained serious second-degree burns to his face, neck, arm, and back, covering 22 percent of his body.
The alleged assailant, identified as 23-year-old Jalani Bluett, fled the scene but was arrested later that night. Authorities had previously requested public assistance in locating Bluett, noting he was considered at risk. Bluett faces multiple felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and mayhem, and is being held without bail.
Smith's mother described the excruciating pain her son is enduring, noting he was in the office counting money when the attack happened. He is scheduled for skin graft surgery and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during his recovery, emphasizing a focus on healing rather than anger.
