Burlington Coat Factory security guard arrested in shooting of shoplifter
San Francisco CA Aug 18 2017
Police investigating a shooting at a Burlington Coat Factory store have now arrested an armed security guard.
Police say that the security guard who shot a man Tuesday during a confrontation over an alleged shoplifting incident.
The shooting occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the area of Fifth and Howard streets at a Burlington Coat Factory store where the security guard, a 42-year-old man, confronted a suspected shoplifter, according to Officer Robert Rueca.
A struggle ensued that moved outside of the store, and the security officer shot the 33-year-old man in the leg, Rueca said.
The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
The security guard, whose identity has not yet been released, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a firearm and shooting at an inhabited dwelling. Both are felonies and charges could be upgraded if the condition of the ma worsens.
Police said that the security guard is currently being held.
