Crime & Justice
Georgia father shot, killed while helping daughter at Bojangles
On Dec. 7, officers responded to 9135 Roosevelt Highway around 1:15 p.m. after receiving a call about a person shot.
PALMETTO, Ga. — Dominique Goodman was helping his teenage daughter at work when a Bojangles manager allegedly shot and killed him, family says.
Dominique Goodman: Father killed in Bojangles Shooting
On Dec. 7, officers responded to 9135 Roosevelt Highway around 1:15 p.m. after receiving a call about a person shot. Fire officials and police found Goodman dead in the parking lot.
Investigators said the shooting followed an argument between Goodman and the restaurant’s manager. The confrontation escalated quickly, ending in gunfire.
Bojangles Shooting Suspect Arrested
Palmetto Police arrested Maurice Nolan Evans of Forest Park. He faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a felony.
Authorities confirmed Evans is a Bojangles employee. He was taken into custody shortly after the incident.
Family Says Goodman Came to Help
Family members said Goodman rushed to the restaurant because his teenage daughter, who works there, called for help.
Relatives said the manager allegedly waited for Goodman in the parking lot before the deadly encounter.
Community Reaction
Police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officials have not released further details about what sparked the argument.
Affectionately known as “Buba”, family members described Goodman as a devoted father who stepped in to protect his daughter. They said his death leaves a painful void.
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