Security guard hurt after confrontation with alleged shoplifters at Olympia Fields Walmart: police

Police responded to an Olympia Fields Walmart round 9:42 a.m. after reviews of pictures fired.

“All people was dashing, screaming, yelling, dropping carts, keys, purses,” mentioned John Robinson, an worker on the retailer.

Robinson mentioned he was working when he heard the gunshots.

“All of us needed to run out the exit door. It was loud noises, all people was operating, carts have been flying,” he mentioned.

When police arrived, they discovered a lady with a wound to her head. She was taken to the hospital and has already been launched, police mentioned.

Authorities mentioned they have been suggested by medical doctors that the wound to her head was not a gunshot wound and that she “greater than possible” hit her head on the ground throughout a wrestle.

Nonetheless, police mentioned their preliminary investigation does point out at the very least one shot was fired.

“By no means would I’ve thought in Olympian Fields this may occur. It is simply unhappy. It is actually unhappy and I hope she’s OK,” Robinson mentioned.

Police mentioned they consider the wrestle began when the sufferer, who’s a safety guard on the retailer, confronted alleged shoplifters.
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“That is unbelievable,” mentioned shopper Ken Gersch. “I am in shock. I come right here on a regular basis. Matter truth I used to be simply right here yesterday buying.”

No suspects are in custody as officers search for three individuals who fled in a automotive, police mentioned. Authorities mentioned the incident was remoted and there’s no menace to the general public.
Police didn’t instantly present additional details about the incident.

Walmart issued a press release:

“We’re deeply disturbed by immediately’s incident and are grateful that the affiliate concerned didn’t maintain any accidents. We’ll proceed to work carefully with legislation enforcement throughout their investigations and hope the suspect shall be apprehended swiftly and delivered to justice.”

The Walmart has been closed for the remainder of the day and can reopen Sunday, police mentioned.

Police mentioned the investigation is ongoing.

EDITORIAL NOTE: Police initially mentioned the girl was shot however later clarified that she was injured when she “greater than possible” hit her head