Conway man charged with attempted murder after shooting at Hardee’s restaurant
A man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he shot someone at a Hardee’s in Conway.
Donald S. Rochester, 74, was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and unlawful carrying of a pistol. Rochester is from Conway, according to jail records.
Rochester was arrested and booked into J. Reuben Long Detention Center about 7:15 p.m. Thursday, according to the jail website. He remains incarcerated.
The shooting took place about 4 p.m. Thursday at Hardee’s, located at 1506 Church Street, Holden said.
One person has suffered a non-life-threatening injury as a result of a shooting, said Conway police spokesperson Brooke Holden.
According to an incident report from the Conway Police Department, police officers arrived at the Hardee’s and found a man with at least one gunshot wound to his right side.
The arrest warrant states that Rochester shot the man with the intention of fatally injuring him, leaving him in need of emergency medical attention.
The warrant also states that Rochester was charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol because he did not possess a concealed weapons permit.
Holden said she is unaware of whether the shooting took place inside or outside of the restaurant.
This story was originally published July 2, 2021 at 12:28 PM.
