A 26-year-old employee of a Michigan McDonald’s has been taken into custody following the alleged fatal stabbing of her 39-year-old manager. The incident is said to have taken place after a verbal dispute between the two, which led to the manager dismissing the employee from work early.
The Eastpointe Police Department responded to a call around 7:55 a.m. on Thursday regarding a reported stabbing and gunfire at a McDonald’s on 9 Mile Road. The investigation that followed revealed that the employee, who had been sent home earlier due to the disagreement, returned to the restaurant armed with a knife and allegedly stabbed the manager with whom she had the earlier altercation.
A customer at the drive-thru window, who was armed, fired a shot into the air in an attempt to stop the attack. The authorities confirmed that the bullet did not hit anyone. The alleged attacker tried to flee the scene, but the armed witness pursued and managed to hold her until the police arrived and took her into custody.
The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. However, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. The victim’s family identified her as Jennifer “Jamma” Harris, a mother of six who had been employed at the McDonald’s for 15 years.
Antonia Griffin, Harris’s eldest daughter, spoke about her mother’s dedication to her family. She stated that Harris was an exceptional mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her children. The family also revealed that prior to the fatal incident, Harris and the suspect had been friends.
A witness recounted the incident to a local Fox affiliate, describing the relentless attack by the masked employee. The Eastpointe Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Yusef Alcodray, the local McDonald’s owner, expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic incident and extended his condolences to the victim’s family. He emphasized that violence is not tolerated in his restaurants and assured that the safety and well-being of employees and customers are paramount. The restaurant will remain closed until further notice as the investigation continues.
The police have yet to release the identity of the alleged attacker. Requests for additional information from the department have not yet been responded to.