A man has died after being shot at a McDonald’s in DeKalb County on Monday night.

DeKalb police responded to the location at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Covington Highway about 10 p.m. and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a department spokesperson. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

The spokesperson declined to release further details, citing the ongoing investigation. It was not clear if the shooting originated inside the fast-food restaurant or was connected to it in any way.

The victim has not been identified. No suspect information was released Tuesday.

We’re working to learn more.

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