Why are there so many shooting incidents and other gun crimes on Walmart property?

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Shoplifters pull gun on Walmart employee in Texas

Occurred January 15, 2014.

(UPDATED -- See below)

Three men were witnessed stealing items from a Lindale, Texas, Walmart store.  When an employee confronted the men, one of them pulled a gun on him.  The men then fled.

One of the men has since been identified.

From an article:
Police have revealed Henry Ray Marshall and Kelly Ann Edwards as the remaining suspects in this incident. 
 Marshall and Edwards along with Adam Bowers, who was captured Wednesday night by Smith County officials, are believed to be the other reported robbers who were seen taking merchandise from the store, located at 105 East Centennial Boulevard. 
The suspects were captured on the surveillance system around 5:30 a.m., Monday, stealing items. When a Wal-Mart employee confronted the suspects, one of them reportedly pulled a gun.
Walmart.  Save money.  Die faster.


UPDATE (3/1/14):  Adam Bowers has now been indicted for the robbery. He is also accused of other robberies and a shooting in the area.