Man Pointed Gun, Laser Inside DeKalb Restaurant Over Delayed Food Order

Maze Coburn, 36, faces charges of aggravated assault and child cruelty after the incident at a Brookhaven restaurant.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A 36-year-old man named Maze Coburn is facing multiple charges after police say he pointed a gun and a green laser light at people inside a Brookhaven, Georgia restaurant because his food order was taking too long. Coburn, a food delivery driver, initially caused a disturbance and left, but later returned with the handgun and laser, pointing them toward the front window before speeding off in a silver Ford Mustang. He was later spotted and arrested near Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and I-285.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing problem of customer aggression and violence directed at service workers, especially in the food industry, where frustrations over delays or mistakes can escalate quickly. It also raises concerns about the ease with which individuals can access firearms and use them to threaten public safety, even in family-friendly dining establishments.

The details

According to police, Coburn became upset over a delay with his food order and initially caused a disturbance at the Brookhaven restaurant before leaving. He later returned with a handgun and a green laser light, pointing the gun toward the front window of the restaurant before speeding off in a silver Ford Mustang. Coburn was spotted and arrested near Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and I-285.

  • The incident occurred over the weekend in Brookhaven, Georgia.
  • Coburn was arrested by police on Tuesday.

The players

Maze Coburn

A 36-year-old man who is facing charges of aggravated assault and child cruelty for the incident at the Brookhaven restaurant.

Brandon Gurley

The police chief who stated that "Pointing a firearm at a business where families are present is reckless and unacceptable" and that police will continue to protect the community and hold offenders accountable.

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What they’re saying

“Pointing a firearm at a business where families are present is reckless and unacceptable. We will continue to act swiftly to protect our community and hold offenders accountable.”

— Brandon Gurley, Police Chief (wsbtv.com)

What’s next

Coburn is currently being held in the DeKalb County Jail, and the judge will determine whether to grant him bail at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for better training and de-escalation tactics for service workers facing aggressive customer behavior, as well as stronger gun control measures to prevent firearms from being used to threaten public safety, even in seemingly routine situations.