Customer Loses It Over a Sandwich and Shoots 15-Year-Old Employee – Tragic Outcome!
Spring Lake, NC – A shocking act of violence at a Subway restaurant in Spring Lake has left a 15-year-old employee permanently disabled after being shot in the face by a customer.
The horrifying incident happened on March 12 at a Subway on Murchison Road. According to police, the suspect, 37-year-old Alisa Jewel Reed, became angry over her sandwich order and got into an argument with employees. When she was asked to leave, she allegedly pulled out a gun and fired into the restaurant, hitting the teenager in the eye.
911 Calls Reveal the Chaos
Witnesses immediately called 911, pleading for help. One caller, desperate for an ambulance, shouted, “We need an ambulance immediately, we got a gunshot wound to the head!”
Another person, believed to be a coworker, described the terrifying moment: “I just saw a customer shoot into the building and shoot our 16-year-old manager in the face.”
The victim was rushed to UNC Chapel Hill Hospital, where doctors determined the damage was permanent.
Mother Speaks Out
The young girl’s mother revealed the devastating impact the shooting has had on her daughter’s life.
“My daughter was shot at point-blank range in the face, leaving her permanently disabled and handicapped. No child should ever have to experience this level of trauma,” she said.
The family has started a GoFundMe to help cover medical expenses, including multiple surgeries and long-term rehabilitation.
Suspect Arrested and Charged
Alisa Jewel Reed was arrested by Fayetteville police and now faces serious charges, including attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and discharging a firearm into an occupied property. She is being held without bond at the Cumberland County Detention Center.
Community Shocked by the Violence
The senseless act of violence has left the Spring Lake community in shock. Local police condemned the attack, calling it “completely unnecessary and avoidable.”
The shooting has also raised concerns about workplace safety for young employees and the increasing number of violent incidents over minor disputes.
For now, the focus remains on the teenager’s recovery and ensuring she gets the support she needs.
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