Civil Unrest: Fist Fighting Mcdonald's Security

A brawl between a security guard and several customers at a Santa Monica McDonald's was caught on video early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at the restaurant located on 2nd and Colorado streets at around 5 a.m., according to an eyewitness who filmed the altercation. The witness claimed that fights are commonplace at the location and many homeless individuals sleep in the area. The fight in question involved a group of customers who were drinking beer inside the establishment without purchasing any food. The security guard approached them and asked them to leave as they were loitering.

A scuffle ensued, with one man repeatedly punching the security guard. While some individuals attempted to stop the fight, others continued to attack the guard. At one point, a man can be seen using a chair to strike one of the men fighting the guard, and they all end up falling through the front doors into the parking lot. Police arrived and arrested one man, a transient who lives in the area, for felony assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities recognize that the restaurant is a frequent site of problems and attempt to provide a police presence in the area. Investigations are ongoing to determine if charges will be pressed against anyone else involved in the incident.