A McDonald’s manager was stabbed to death at work by an employee followingย an argument at a Detroit-area restaurant on Thursday, according to police.
Jennifer Harris, a 36-year-old mother of six, had worked at the Eastpointe McDonald’s, located at 9 Mile and Schroeder Avenue, for 15 years.
What To Know
According to police, Harris requested the employee to leave after they had an altercation. The employee went home, returned with a kitchen knife, and stabbed Harris multiple times shortly before 8 a.m., according to police.
The 26-year-old suspect attempted to flee the restaurant following the attack, but a customer with a gun fired a warning shot and apprehended the suspect, police said.
According to Fox2Detroit, a witness at the drive-thru reported seeing the woman wearing a mask when she returned.
“She started stabbing her and I ran for help and basically asked everybody like “help help” or whatever,” the witness said. “I tried to stop her – it was no stopping her. She stabbed her everywhere.”
Harris’ daughter Antonia Griffin told reporters: “My momma was a good person, she was the best mom anybody could ever ask for. My momma, she woke up every day to work for us. My momma died trying to take care of us!”
The Context
Workplace violence is a recurring issue in the United States. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, around 2 million American workers face workplace violence each year.
According to the report, hospitality workers experienceย 8 percent of workplace violence cases, with guest interactions and late-night hours making them vulnerable.
What Happens Next
The suspect is likely to be arraigned on Friday. Police will continue to investigate the death.
