Security Guard Charged with Murder in Fatal Prince George's County McDonald's Shooting

A security guard, Murwanashyaka Francois, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting of 45-year-old Ricardo Clemons Jr. at a McDonald’s in Hyattsville, Maryland. The incident occurred on March 1, 2025, around 8:25 p.m., during an altercation inside the restaurant on University Boulevard. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found Clemons suffering from a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The exact circumstances leading to the altercation are still under investigation, and authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward. Francois is currently held without bond in the custody of the Department of Corrections. The police are urging the community to assist with any additional relevant details regarding the incident.