Officers found a man with a gunshot wound in the parking lot of the restaurant on Bragg Boulevard around 9:43. Their investigation revealed the man attempted to rob someone when the would-be victim pulled out a gun, firing several shots and hitting the man once.
Investigators did not release the names of either person involved.
The robber's injuries aren't considered life-threatening. Fayetteville police officers said the shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone with information should call police at (910) 818-2169.