I Two people were shot following a verbal altercation involving a McDonald’s employee in Belleville, Illinois, on Wednesday.
According to officials, the incident happened around 4:45 p.m. at the McDonald’s located at 125 S. Belt East. Officials say the employee discharged the gun inside the McDonald’s.
According to first responders, the victims were taken to a hospital, where their conditions were labeled as “stable.” Officials say the suspect and victims knew each other.
Police arrested the suspect, who is believed to be female. She currently remains in custody. The gun was also recovered.
An employee who was near the altercation shared what she witnessed with FOX 2.
“I heard them arguing at the front counter, so I just thought it was just a customer yelling at the manager until I saw the girl come across the counter to the back and start swinging on the manager and was pulling her hair,” the worker told FOX 2. “And then the next thing I knew, I heard gunshots 5 ft from where I was. Everybody was crying and I’m like dude I just want to go home. I don’t want to be here anymore.”
No additional suspects are being sought, according to officials. Belleville Police are actively investigating the incident. Detectives have not determined the suspect’s motive.
This location will remain closed until 5 a.m. tomorrow.