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Police identify suspect who they say shot Atlanta McDonald's manager

The shooting happened at McDonald's on Moreland Avenue, and police said the victim is in critical condition.

ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are investigating a dispute-turned shooting between employees at McDonald's Friday evening that left one person hurt. 

Police received a call around 4:14 p.m. that a person was shot at the fast-food restaurant's location at 443 Moreland Ave SE, not far from the Brownwood Park Recreation Center. 

One woman was shot multiple times, according to the department. They later said she was Elizabeth Williams, the restaurant's manager. 

Investigators said she was in an argument with another employee, identified as 21-year-old Christopher Jean-Pierre, who was asked to leave the store. 

He left, police said, but came back to confront the manager. Officers said he shot her and left the restaurant. 

Police said the woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Warrants have been issued for Jean-Pierre, who now faces charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, criminal attempt to commit murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. 

Anyone with information on Jean-Pierre’s whereabouts should contact 911. 

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