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Double Stabbing at Bloomington (Minnesota) Wal-Mart
Suspected shoplifter stabs two Wal-Mart employees
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Two Wal-Mart employees were stabbed Friday afternoon in Bloomington while trying to stop a suspected shoplifter.
Around 1:00 p.m., shoplifting suspect David Barnes was seen stealing items off store shelves inside the Wal-Mart at 715 East 78th Street and stuffing them inside a backpack. When he headed for the door, a loss prevention officer stopped him. Barnes then took out a four-inch blade and stabbed the employee.
When a second loss prevention officer stepped in to help, Barnes stabbed him in the leg. A Wal-Mart employee said she held one of the bleeding employees until help arrived. The officers were treated for their injuries at the scene.
Barnes left the Wal-Mart and fled the scene in a car. Police caught up to him in Richfield, near Old Cedar Avenue and Bloomington Avenue. Barnes is in police custody, facing charges of attempted murder and first degree assault.
A Wal-Mart spokeswoman released the following statement:
“The safety and security of our customers and associates is our top priority. We can confirm that two associates were injured while attempting to stop an alleged shoplifter at the Bloomington Wal-Mart. Out of respect for our associates, we will not comment on their condition at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.”
Suspected shoplifter stabs two Wal-Mart employees
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox...Y&pageId=1.1.1
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Two Wal-Mart employees were stabbed Friday afternoon in Bloomington while trying to stop a suspected shoplifter.
Around 1:00 p.m., shoplifting suspect David Barnes was seen stealing items off store shelves inside the Wal-Mart at 715 East 78th Street and stuffing them inside a backpack. When he headed for the door, a loss prevention officer stopped him. Barnes then took out a four-inch blade and stabbed the employee.
When a second loss prevention officer stepped in to help, Barnes stabbed him in the leg. A Wal-Mart employee said she held one of the bleeding employees until help arrived. The officers were treated for their injuries at the scene.
Barnes left the Wal-Mart and fled the scene in a car. Police caught up to him in Richfield, near Old Cedar Avenue and Bloomington Avenue. Barnes is in police custody, facing charges of attempted murder and first degree assault.
A Wal-Mart spokeswoman released the following statement:
“The safety and security of our customers and associates is our top priority. We can confirm that two associates were injured while attempting to stop an alleged shoplifter at the Bloomington Wal-Mart. Out of respect for our associates, we will not comment on their condition at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.”
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