In a tragic incident at a Bojangles restaurant in Georgia, a 25-year-old manager is facing serious charges following the fatal shooting of an employee’s father. Maurice Evans is accused of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm in the death of Dominique Goodman. The altercation, which ended in gunfire, unfolded in the parking lot of the restaurant located at 9135 Roosevelt Highway in Palmetto, a suburb of Atlanta.

Police arrived at the scene around 1:15 p.m. to find Goodman deceased. The victim’s teenage daughter, who works at the Bojangles, had reportedly called her father for assistance after experiencing issues with her boss. According to a report from NBC affiliate WXIA, Goodman arrived at the restaurant intending to address his daughter’s concerns.

Marlene Lately, a family friend, explained the circumstances: “I guess her and the manager might have got into it or something like that, so she called her dad, which any child would do, and the dad came up there to see about his daughter.” This led to a confrontation between Goodman and Evans in the parking lot, culminating in the fatal shooting.

Following the incident, law enforcement swiftly arrested Evans, who is currently held at the Fulton County Jail. The community remains in shock as they seek answers and justice for the untimely death of Dominique Goodman.

An argument reportedly ensued between Goodman and Evans in the parking lot. That’s when Evans allegedly shot Goodman dead. Cops placed Evans under arrest and took him to the Fulton County Jail, where he remains in custody.

In another interview with local ABC affiliate WSB, Lately called the violence senseless.

“These people need to put these guns down, and [Evans] should’ve gone home like the [other] manager told him and none of this would’ve happened. She would have a father. They would have their cousin and their brother, and you know, it’s at the holiday,” Lately said.

A Bojangles spokesperson sent the following statement to Law&Crime:

“We are aware of the tragic incident that occurred 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.”