No Charges for Texas Sheriff Who Left Gun in Covington Wendy's Bathroom that Teen Found and Accidentally Fired

Teenager discharges gun belonging to Texas sheriff in Covington Wendy’s restroom

COVINGTON, Ga. – A frightening situation occurred on Saturday when police responded to a discharged firearm in a local Wendy’s restroom. Officers with the Covington Police Department (CPD) were dispatched to the Wendy’s on Highway 142 just before 1 p.m. upon word of a discharged firearm at the restaurant.

No charges for Texas sheriff who left gun in Covington Wendy's bathroom that teen found and accidentally fired

Texas Sheriff Tony Bennie left his gun in a Covington Wendy’s bathroom Saturday. A 15-year-old found it and fired it. No one was hurt and no charges filed.

Grayson County Sheriff Leaves Gun in Georgia Restaurant Restroom; Teen Finds and Discharges Weapon

A firearm belonging to Grayson County Sheriff William andquot;Tonyandquot; Bennie was accidentally discharged by a teenager after being left behind in a Wendyandrsquo;s restaurant restroom, according to statements released Saturday. The incident occurred on June 7, 2025, at a Wendyandrsquo;s located in Covington, Georgia, while Sheriff Bennie was traveling out of state with family. According to the Grayson County Sheriffandrsquo;s Office, Bennie…

Unsecured Gun Discharges in Covington Wendy’s Restroom After Texas Sheriff Leaves It Behind

A firearm left unattended by a visiting sheriff from Texas discharged inside the restroom of a Covington Wendy’s on June 7, 2025, prompting a police investigation but resulting in no injuries or criminal charges. At approximately 3:00 p.m., Covington Police Department officers were dispatched to the Wendy’s restaurant located at 11120 Hwy 142 following a report of a gunshot heard from the men’s restroom. Responding officers arrived on scene and …