BALTIMORE — A security guard is dead after being shot at a Northwest Baltimore McDonald's Sunday afternoon.
Police say the shooting occurred during a physical altercation at the McDonald's on Reisterstown Road near Cold Spring Lane.
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The 38-year-old guard, identified as Jamal Davis, died from his injuries at the hospital.
McDonald's owner Danitra Bell issued a statement saying Davis was a father, vowing to make her restaurant "a place of community and safety."
I am in shock and completely devastated by the tragic and senseless act of violence that occurred at my restaurant this afternoon.
My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the victim’s family and loved ones - especially his son.
As a local McDonald’s franchisee, I have always been deeply committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for my team and customers.
For almost two decades, this McDonald’s restaurant has been a place of community and safety, and I am committed to taking every possible step to ensure that this remains the case moving forward.
Danitra Bell, McDonald’s Owner/Operator
Investigators are still looking to identify the shooter, who remains on the loose.
