Waffle House employee shot by customer, Stockbridge police say

A Waffle House employee was shot early Monday morning in Stockbridge, according to Stockbridge Police Department.

Police say there was an altercation between the employee and a customer prior to the shooting. The employee was shot in the arm and taken to a hospital for treatment.

The shooter left the scene before police could arrive. The shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. 

The Waffle House is located on Highway 138.

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