Roommates, a late-night shift at a fast-food spot spiraled into a violent confrontation that’s now landing Wisconsin man Adam Samida in court. And, the details behind what went down inside that McDonald’s are raising eyebrows.
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Adam Samida Pleads No Contest In McDonald’s Shooting Case
According to reports, 25-year-old Adam Samida pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct while using a deadly weapon. The charges stem from an Oct. 29, 2025 incident at a McDonald’s in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where a workplace disagreement between Samida and his manager escalated into a physical altercation that ultimately ended with a gun being fired.
McDonald’s Dispute Escalates Into Violent Confrontation
Per a criminal complaint obtained by the Oshkosh Northwestern, the dispute began after a manager told a coworker he intended to send Adam Samida home because he “did not seem to be working his post.” The manager reportedly overheard Samida earlier complaining about his pay and allegedly making a comment about robbing the restaurant — though officials noted the manager did not interpret it as a serious threat at the time. Still, the situation escalated when Samida was told to leave and refused, leading to a verbal exchange where he allegedly told his manager to “meet him outside.”
Authorities say surveillance video showed the manager physically preventing Samida from exiting the restaurant by grabbing him, with both men exchanging threats during the confrontation, including the manager saying, “I will beat your a—” and “I will whoop you[r] a—, boy.” The complaint further states the manager “bear-hugged” Samida, tackled him to the floor, and later pulled him from a bathroom during the struggle.
More Details On What Happened
During the fight, Adam Samida allegedly pulled a firearm from his waistband and shot the manager in the foot before the two briefly continued wrestling until Samida was able to break free and leave the restaurant. Police responded to the McDonald’s for a weapons complaint, found Samida at the scene, and he reportedly cooperated with officers, showing them the gun before they arrested him.
Despite the severity of the incident, the court sentenced Samida to 18 months of probation for the McDonald’s case after he pleaded no contest, allowing him to avoid jail time in that case. However, WLUK reports he also received six months in jail for an unrelated December 2025 hit-and-run conviction, along with two additional years of probation and 30 hours of community service tied to that separate case.
