Topline: Police say the suspect and the victim got into an argument over “something about their employment.”
Published: February 24, 2025 7:00 am ET
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Michael Todd (via Gwinnett County Police)
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — A fast food worker in Georgia was gunned down by his boss earlier this week.
Authorities announced 40-year-old Michael Todd has been charged in connection with the murder of a McDonald’s employee in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Police say Todd was the boss of the victim, who was identified as 43-year-old Donald Stewart.
Gwinnett County Police responded to a person shot call in the parking lot of 4915 Sugarloaf Parkway, on Wednesday afternoon, February 19.
Officers arrived and found Stewart suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
The shooter, identified as Todd, remained on scene and was taken into custody by arriving officers.
Police say Todd and the victim got into an argument over “something about their employment.”
Todd has been charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Michael Todd (via Gwinnett County Police)
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — A fast food worker in Georgia was gunned down by his boss earlier this week.
Authorities announced 40-year-old Michael Todd has been charged in connection with the murder of a McDonald’s employee in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Police say Todd was the boss of the victim, who was identified as 43-year-old Donald Stewart.
Gwinnett County Police responded to a person shot call in the parking lot of 4915 Sugarloaf Parkway, on Wednesday afternoon, February 19.
Officers arrived and found Stewart suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
The shooter, identified as Todd, remained on scene and was taken into custody by arriving officers.
Police say Todd and the victim got into an argument over “something about their employment.”
Todd has been charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Georgia Fast Food Worker Murdered by Boss After Argument Ended in Gunfire
Police say the suspect and the victim got into an argument over “something about their employment.”
By Jacob Charles
Published: February 24, 2025 7:00 am ET
Michael Todd (via Gwinnett County Police)
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — A fast food worker in Georgia was gunned down by his boss earlier this week.
Authorities announced 40-year-old Michael Todd has been charged in connection with the murder of a McDonald’s employee in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Police say Todd was the boss of the victim, who was identified as 43-year-old Donald Stewart.
Gwinnett County Police responded to a person shot call in the parking lot of 4915 Sugarloaf Parkway, on Wednesday afternoon, February 19.
Officers arrived and found Stewart suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
The shooter, identified as Todd, remained on scene and was taken into custody by arriving officers.
Police say Todd and the victim got into an argument over “something about their employment.”
Todd has been charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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