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Guard and Robber Injured at McDonald's

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An armed robber and a security guard were wounded during a shootout at a McDonald’s restaurant Wednesday night, police said.

Police said the guard tried to persuade the man not to rob the restaurant in the 1100 block of Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and they exchanged shots. They said the guard was wounded in the arm and neck and is expected to recover.

WSB-TV reports that police say they made an arrest a short time later, and that the man they arrested was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he’s reported to be in critical condition with wounds to his lower torso. Charges are pending.

In another incident, which occurred less than three miles away on Westridge Road, a male was shot twice in the lower torso, Atlanta Police Lt. James Polite said. He was also transported to Grady.

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Anonymous

over 3 years ago

Hope the guard makes a speedy recovery. Where I live there were so many shootings/fights in one McDonalds parking lot they had an armed guard for several months, It was usually off duty police officer though.
Shotgunblast

over 3 years ago

100 Comments

Glad the guard was more accurate than the bad guy. Hopefully the guard has a quick recovery!
rmls34

over 3 years ago

126 Comments

When your under fire we all know that stress is immense and that even with excellent training just hitting the subject instead of missing is an achievement. Good Job McDonalds Security Officer....hope you have a speedy recovery.
Moen_85

over 3 years ago

686 Comments

Hope the guard makes a full recovery
uncledennis1

over 3 years ago

22252 Comments

This is exactly why security personnel should have extensive training. In my area security personnel watch a video and qualify at the range.
DALLASCRANE

over 3 years ago

19386 Comments

Quick recovery to the guard. To the robber: Would you like a Hamburger before you fry? We specialize in last meals.............
Whalewatcher

over 3 years ago

9792 Comments

Hope the guard makes a full, speedy recovery.
chrissanders

over 3 years ago

5242 Comments

McDonald's had a guard. Or was he a customer? Either way I hope recovers quickly.
Jonas

over 3 years ago

38360 Comments

I too hope Security has a quick recovery. Me, I'd be lookin for another McDonalds!!!
uncledennis1

over 3 years ago

22252 Comments

Speedy recovery to security
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

My best wishes to the security guard!
beejac

over 3 years ago

1424 Comments

It is too late to negotiate when weapons are produced. But unless you have been there and done it, give the guard credit for shooting the suspect when he did.
Katz

over 3 years ago

8264 Comments

Speedy recovery to the Security Guard.
Jima

over 3 years ago

70 Comments

I hope the security gains a full recovery!
army4life99

over 3 years ago

114 Comments

as a current security guard in oklahoma, i would have to say without more details on exactly what actions the guard took prior to firing, it is hard to judge him for defending himself.