RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A chef at a restaurant in North Carolina’s capital metropolis whom authorities suspect fatally shot a co-worker after which shot himself has died from his accidents, police introduced Sunday.
George Colom Jr., 34, who was listed as the chief chef at Coquette Brasserie, had been in vital situation at a hospital after Friday morning’s shootings contained in the restaurant. Police recognized Colom in asserting his demise. One other worker described by police as a bystander who was wounded Friday was handled and launched from a hospital.
The shootings appeared to stem from a dispute, based on police. Police stated on Sunday that “additional information will be released at the appropriate time.”
Jonathan Aguilar Vega, the Coquette worker who was wounded, instructed WRAL-TV after the taking pictures that he nonetheless had a bullet in his hand.
“We were having our daily meeting before the shift began. One of our employees had brought in a cake to celebrate a bartender’s birthday. She was cutting the cake, and moments later, I was shot,” stated Vega, whom the station known as Aguilar. He stated that “no one there had any reason to hate (Colom) or dislike him or have anything personal against him.”
The taking pictures sufferer who died on Friday was recognized by police as Jonathan Mark Schaffer, 26. In keeping with his LinkedIn profile, Schaffer had labored within the restaurant business for a number of years and most lately with City Meals Group, the dad or mum firm of Coquette.
“He was just a kind and beautiful soul,” Katie Carrigan stated about her late supervisor and buddy.
Colom’s father, George Colom Sr., launched a household assertion Saturday wherein he anticipated his son’s imminent demise and expressed disappointment and ache for individuals who had been shot.
“My son will soon pass away and we just want to bury our son in peace. No further questions or comments will be addressed,” the assertion stated.
The shootings at North Hills, a well-liked purchasing and restaurant space in north Raleigh, restricted visitors closely at noon Friday as police investigated what occurred. Some close by colleges additionally had been positioned on lockdown after the shootings.
Initially Revealed: January 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM PST
