Two McDonald’s employees were injured Thursday night when a customer allegedly fired through a drive-thru window following a dispute over an order.
Hassan Mohamed, a 25-year-old Des Moines man, faces multiple felony charges after allegedly firing shots through a drive-thru window at an Ankeny McDonald’s on Thursday night, wounding two employees.
An order dispute turns violent on SE Delaware Avenue
The shooting erupted around 10:30 p.m. at the restaurant located on SE Delaware Avenue. Investigators say the gunfire followed a dispute involving an incorrectly filled order. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived, leaving two workers injured in the sudden escalation.
One employee sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was transported to a local hospital; officials noted that the employee is expected to survive. A second employee was grazed by a bullet and evaluated at the scene, but did not require hospital transfer.
Digital trail leads to arrest at WoodSpring Suites
Police apprehended Mohamed approximately one hour after the incident. Investigators utilized restaurant security footage and automated license plate reader technology to identify both the suspect and the vehicle used in the shooting. This digital trail led officers to the WoodSpring Suites, where they located Mohamed about two miles away. He was arrested without incident with assistance from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, according to police.
Prosecutors charge Mohamed with attempted murder and other felonies
Prosecutors have leveled a heavy stack of charges against Mohamed. In addition to two counts of attempted murder, the formal charges include:
- Two counts of intimidation with a dangerous weapon
- One count of willful injury causing bodily injury
- One count of willful injury causing serious injury
Local law enforcement has stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation continues as authorities process the evidence collected from the SE Delaware Avenue location.
