Overview

• Police say an employee returned to the Eastpointe McDonald’s armed with a knife after being sent home and fatally stabbed manager Jennifer Harris on July 10.
• A customer at the drive-thru fired a warning shot into the air to halt the attack before detaining the suspect until officers arrived.
• Harris died later at a hospital and the restaurant remains closed as Eastpointe police continue their homicide investigation.
• The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing the case to determine whether to bring charges against the accused employee.
• The incident has intensified concerns about workplace safety and the need for stronger security measures in fast-food establishments.