Suspect arrested after altercation with Popeyes worker on North Broad Street in Philadelphia leads to stabbing

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A suspect was arrested Thursday in connection with an altercation that led to a stabbing at a Popeyes restaurant in Philadelphia.

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Yannick Kelly, 28, is charged with aggravated assault, strangulation, simple assault and related offenses.

The incident occurred around 11:04 p.m. Tuesday at the Popeyes in the 6000 block of North Broad Street in Philadelphia’s Logan neighborhood.

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Police said as the store was closing and workers were cleaning up, Kelly allegedly approached the front door.

After the door was unlocked, the worker reportedly told the suspect that he was no longer taking orders.

At some point, police say, Kelly forced his way inside, grabbed the employee by the neck and began choking him.

According to police, the employee was able to stab Kelly with a pocket knife before others intervened.

Kelly fled the scene, but police were able to follow a trail of blood to a residence. He was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition before charges were filed against him on Thursday.

According to officials, there were approximately eight employees in the store at the time.

No other serious injuries were reported.