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Man shot after trying to rob someone in McDonald's bathroom, Greensboro police say

Two people have been charged as a result of the robbery and shooting that happened inside the store.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro police said they were called to a shooting last night near the McDonald's on Gate City Boulevard. 

Police responded to the area around 8:30 on Tuesday, Dec. 3. 

Officers arrived and found 29-year-old Aaquan Butler suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators said Butler tried to rob another person in the restaurant's bathroom. 

Police said a struggle ensued and ended up in the dining room area, where Butler pulled a handgun and it went off. 

Butler was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition. He is facing many charges including robbery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon. 

Heaven Ashanti White, 22, was charged with felony conspiracy, aid, and abet robbery amongst a list of other charges. 

Several witnesses told WFMY News 2 on the scene that a fight broke out inside the restaurant, then things escalated, and someone was shot.

WFMY News 2 spoke to the victim of the incident, who police confirmed had a non-life-threatening injury. 

Stay with WFMY News 2 for updates.

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