An unsettling incident unfolded during the lunchtime rush at a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet on Thursday, August 10, when a 23-year-old employee allegedly shot and injured a woman, according to the Savannah Police Department in Georgia.
Savannah Police Chief Lenny Gunther revealed details during a press conference, identifying the suspect as Sherman Hendrix. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the KFC located on W. Gwinnett Street at around 12:30 pm. Authorities responded promptly to the scene.
The victim, an unidentified adult female, sustained critical injuries from the shooting. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment. As of Friday, the victim’s condition remains undisclosed.
Chief Gunther emphasized that the shooting was not a random act, suggesting a potential connection between the parties involved. However, specific details leading up to the altercation have not been disclosed.
Following the incident, law enforcement arrested Hendrix and subsequently charged him with aggravated assault. He is currently held without bond at the Chatham County Jail.
The motive behind the shooting and the relationship between the suspect and the victim are yet to be revealed.
