Man killed at Popeyes in fight linked to popular chicken sandwich

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 28-year-old man was stabbed to death when a fight broke out in the chicken sandwich line at a Popeye's in Maryland on Monday night following the nationwide return of the popular food item. Police said the fight erupted as one man accused another of cutting the line designated for the chicken sandwich, which the chain brought back on Sunday after selling out of the new item during an initial release earlier this year. Ms Donelan said officials were “able to determine” the stabbing death was “related to the release of the sandwich here at this restaurant.” The Popeye’s sandwich stirred controversy during its first release in August as photos were shared of enormous lines at the chain’s nationwide locations and seemingly exasperated employees. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events Popeye’s announced the sandwich would come back on Sunday — the only day of the week one of its main competitors, Chik-fil-a, is closed — in a statement that also said the company would hire more staff to deal with increased demand.