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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.
The suspected shooter has been arrested, police said.
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 after 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."
What we don't know:
Officials have not confirmed what the family said. They also haven't released the name of the suspect.
The other side:
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."
The Source: Information in this article came from the Palmetto Police Department's Police Chief via email to FOX 5. FOX 5 has a crew on scene and is working to learn more. It has been updated with information from FOX 5's Matthew Stringer who spoke with family at the scene.