Employee Shot At Restaurant Dies: Manchester Police

MANCHESTER, CT — A restaurant employee who was shot while at work at a Manchester restaurant Saturday has died, police said on Monday.

Norris Jackson, 36, of East Hartford, succumbed to the injuries he suffered in a shooting at Bonchon Restaurant on Pleasant Valley Road, Manchester police said.

He died late Sunday, according to police. Police continue to search for the two suspects, James Goolsby and Leanne Robitaille, both of Manchester. Police have said both suspects should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.

In a statement to NBC Connecticut, the restaurant franchise released a statement:

"We at Bonchon Franchise are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting in Manchester, CT today, and are deeply concerned about the family and friends who are suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family as we also respect their privacy during this ordeal."

Manchester police identified James Goolsby and Leanne Robitaille as the suspects on Sunday.

Police said say an employee was shot just before noon at the Korean style restaurant.

Capt. Christopher Davis said the shooter fled after the incident and added the shooter knew the victim.

Bonchon ownership said in a Facebook post that the restaurant will remain closed until further notice.

Police released pictures of the suspects and said anyone who may know of their whereabouts can call detectives at 860-645-5549.

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