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Friends, coworkers distraught by restaurant managers death
Coworkers of Francesk Shkambi, 44, of Howell, spoke through tears about the death of the general manager of the Prime 7 restaurant in Commerce Township a day after he was fatally shot.
(FOX 2) - Prosecutors say they have authorized charges against a 65-year-old resident of Farmington Hills in connection with the murder of a Howell man and manager of a popular Oakland County restaurant.
The charges include first-degree murder and felony firearm.
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Attorneys with the Oakland County prosecutor's office announced they would be charging a man in connection with the murder of Francesk Shkambi, the manager of Prime 7 Bar & Restaurant.
The prosecutor identified the defendant as Tonin Pjetri.
A news release from the prosecutors say the defendant shot and killed Shkambi outside his restaurant on Nov. 16. He then fled in a black SUV before turning himself in a short while later.
A witness discovered the victim lying on the ground and observed the defendant with a gun at the time of the shooting.
The prosecutor said the shooting was linked to a "personal disagreement" between the two.
"Franco Shkambi’s death is a tragedy, and my sympathies are with his family at this difficult time," said prosecutor Karen McDonald. "His killing, which appears to have stemmed from a personal disagreement, is another reminder about the danger that comes with trying to solve problems with a gun."
Prime 7 general manager killed in restaurant shooting; 65-year-old suspect in custody
The restaurant shooting on Sunday night led to a large activation of police before the suspect turned himself into law enforcement a short time later.
The Source: A news release from the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office was cited for this story.