Durham Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting at a McDonald’s at 3117 Tower Boulevard.

A Durham officer shot a suspect in the face after responding to a robbery in progress at the restaurant shortly before four o’clock this morning.

The suspect had his arm around a female employee’s neck, according to police. The preliminary investigation shows that the suspect repeatedly threatened to kill the employee.

The suspect was taken to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries but was conscious and alert, according to law enforcement.

The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting, per normal procedure following an officer-involved shooting.