Dionna Samuel was fatally shot Monday while on the job at an East St. Louis McDonald’s. Her mother and local officials said they don’t believe she was the target.
The innocent McDonald’s manager caught in the crossfire was identified as 23-year-old Dionna Samuel, who was shot multiple times while working in the drive-thru Monday night.
Samuel’s mom, Angelia Johnson, said her daughter clocked in for her shift, and then a little over an hour later, it ended.
“The next time I see her will have to be at a funeral home. No goodbyes. No, nothing,” Johnson said.
The shooting happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Monday at the restaurant, located at 588 N. 24th St. in the city’s Central Business District.
On Wednesday afternoon, families lined the streets in East St. Louis to celebrate their children winning another state football championship. Right behind them, outside the restaurant, was Samuel’s family, heartbroken over their loss.
“I feel there should be justice because she didn’t deserve it,” Johnson said.
Two days later, the restaurant is still closed.
This was Samuel’s second job for the past seven years.
Samuel, her mom, and her brother worked together. During the day, Samuel worked at a local bank, and in the evening, she picked up shifts to work with her family.
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St. Louis is a wicked place like every where else is
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The poor mother will not get justice. Unfortunately the judicial system is a total joke.
My prayers are with the family and the mother and father
THE REAL WORKING BLACK PEOPLE YOU DONT HEAR ABOUT !
My WHOLEHEARTEDLY SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS GBY 😢SUCH A HORRIBLE HORRIFIC TRAUMATIZING ACT
BLM?
SENSELESS GUN VIOLENCE
BLACK THUGS YOUR HURTING YOUR OWN COMMUNITY. MAJORITY OF GUN VIOLENCE MINORITIES.
AS A MINORITY AND SOMEONE WHO HAD FAMILY MEMBERS IN DRUGS AND GANGS. YOU CAN DO BETTER!!!!!!!! SAVE LIVES AND CHANGE YOUR COMMUNITY. U HAVE GOD HE LOVES YOU.❤❤❤❤❤
They say it’s the white man I should fear, but it’s my own kind doing all the killing here. 2pac. Rest in peace to the woman who got shot.
My condolences this is so sad..Rih beautiful ❤❤💕🙏🏽🙏🏽
I bet the kller is a BM…the usual suspect
Democrats don't respect you, don't you know that yet?
“Wants to see the violence end” they been saying that for 30 years. But yet it’s getting worse.
Senseless killings. Nobody has the right to take another person's life that you didn't give. Jehovah gave us all life. Your own Earthy mother and Father didn't give you life. Jehovah gave us life and he saved us by allowing his son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins. You cannot take one of God's children. Lord Jehovah cover this young lady in your arms and welcome her to her heavenly home. Give her mother and family faith and strength. In Jesus name Amen!
Such a beautiful young lady. And such a waste of a young life. May she rest in peace.❤ Condolences to her mother. family. & friends.❤❤UK.
This is so sad😞
Burgers and chicken nuggets not worth taking somebody life.
mom whether she was the target or not this is bs and unacceptable fr fr .
Plenty of fast food jobs when all the illegals get deported.
You people can have these types of jobs and continue your Chicago practices. 😂
The majority of people are cold hearted…
Mannnnn I feel sorry for her mom yo
People just don’t accidentally get shot and killed at their job! She was the victim lady!
I’m praying for you mama in the loss of your beautiful daughter may she rest in the loving arms of Jesus Christ and the beautiful angels 😪🕊️🙏🏽this is a heartbreaking story to hear about someone shot and killed while they are at work
And they say Canadians are dumb ,,?? America tops the cake.💯💯🤯🏌️🏌️🏌️
Don't vote blue my prayers for the lost 🙏🙄
The 2nd homicide at that McDonald's? Well what is happening at that location. Maybe they need to shut it down. Condolences 🙏
This is so sad
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So sorry for your loss ! We send our prayers and condolences to the family . This has got too stop in Jesus Name ! I pray this mother gets her justice for her daughter . Lord Jesus in your Name Amen !
condolences to east st louis for getting stolen in the 70s
This is sad.😢. There’s a war on people with jobs, it seems. People want to kill you for having a job. This young lady, the Healthcare CEO, President elect Trump all were targeted while trying to maintain employment.
So sad rip
Let me guess black on black crime again
Imagine going back to work everyday at the same place your daughter/sister was killed. Then going back home where you lived together. It's a damn shame
This is why it’s good to avoid working at fast-food jobs because of stuff like this will happen. You just never know.
❤❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Prayers
This needs to stop
How come no demonstrations demanding no justice no peace.
Weak people think they are though in the streets thats ignorance, Don't let your kids get that mentality of a loser.
It’s way to many fools and bullies out here in this world that just be shooting and killing folkes for no reason .. my god!!