Man arrested for shooting father outside Palmetto Bojangles identified

Man killed outside Bojangles where teen daughter works

Palmetto Police say a man was shot and killed outside a Bojangles' restaurant Sunday afternoon. Investigators believe the shooting followed a fight between the victim and another man. Police say the suspected shooter has been arrested; no names have been released.

PALMETTO, Ga. - The Palmetto Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting outside a Bojangles restaurant, according to Police Chief Bryan Hergesell.

What we know:

Hergesell said the shooting happened around 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the restaurant in the 9100 block of Roosevelt Highway. He said it appears the victim got into a fight with another man before the shooting.

What they're saying:

The family of the victim identified him as Dominique Goodman. They said Goodman was at the Bojangles because his daughter worked there and called home allegedly because her shift manager had been picking on her. 

The family said the shift manager was sent home but was in the restaurant's parking lot when Goodman arrived. 

When Goodman arrived, his family said he tried to talk to the shift manager, but the manager got out of the car and shot the dad multiple times, according to the family. 

"Which any parent would do if somebody arguing with their kid, you know. They coming up there to see what’s going on, and I guess that’s what he did," said Marlene Lately, who knows the victim. "I feel like she lost everything, her father, you know, she will never get him back. That’s sad and that man should’ve thought before he made that decision."

The suspect was identified on Sunday night as Maurice Nolan Evans of Forest Park. Police confirmed that he was an employee of Bojangles. Evans was arrested for aggravated assault, murder, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was booked into Fulton County Jail and waived his first appearance on Monday morning. 

Maurice Evans. Courtesy of Fulton County Sheriff's Office

What they're saying:

Bojangles sent FOX 5 a statement that reads, "We are aware of the tragic incident that occurred earlier today at a franchised restaurant location in Palmetto, Georgia. Our hearts go out to the victim and all those impacted by this senseless act. The safety of our guests and team members is always our top priority. The franchisee is fully cooperating with local law enforcement as they conduct their investigation. We strongly condemn all acts of violence. Out of respect for everyone involved and the integrity of the ongoing investigation, we will defer further details to the police."