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A man who attempted to rob a 7-Eleven store in Stockton, California, has been arrested and connected to a series of crimes, including two previous robberies at the same store. The incident, which was caught on camera and went viral, has sparked controversy over the actions of both the perpetrator and the store employees who defended themselves. Despite the praise they received, the employees are under investigation by the Stockton Police Department. However, civil rights lawyer Leo Terrell argues that the focus should be on the criminal’s actions and not on the employees. The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office clarified that they will only be investigating the suspect’s actions and not the store employees. MEAWW reported
In an unusual twist of events, a man who was caught on camera attempting to rob a 7-Eleven store in Stockton, California has been arrested and linked to a series of crimes in the area, including two previous robberies at the same store. The incident, which gained widespread attention due to the surprising reaction from store employees, has raised questions about the actions of both the perpetrator and the workers who defended the establishment. The suspect, identified as Tyrone Frazier, 42, was apprehended by Stockton Police on the night of August 7, 2023, at the scene of a vandalism incident just blocks away from the 7-Eleven store where the attempted robbery took place on July 29. The viral video captured Frazier hastily stuffing packs of cigarettes into a large trashcan before being confronted by vigilant store clerks who promptly took action. One employee tackled Frazier to the ground, while another used what appeared to be a wooden broom handle to strike him repeatedly. Frazier eventually surrendered, and it was later reported that he had made threats to shoot the employees during the altercation. It was soon discovered that Frazier had a history of criminal activity, including two prior robberies at the same 7-Eleven store. In one instance, he allegedly tried to intimidate the staff by claiming to possess a handgun. Despite the praise received by the store employees for their bravery and quick thinking in thwarting the robbery, the Stockton Police Department launched an investigation into their actions, raising concerns about potential prosecution for their defensive measures. Civil rights lawyer Leo Terrell criticized the assault probe, arguing that the focus should be on the criminal’s actions rather than charging the store employees. He emphasized that Frazier was the one who had committed multiple crimes and that any legal action against the store owners would send the wrong message. Terrell further stated that the criminal justice system in California was flawed and favored criminals over victims. In response to public scrutiny, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office clarified that they would only be investigating Frazier’s actions as the suspected thief in the viral video and distanced themselves from potential charges against the store employees. The Stockton Police Department released a statement explaining that officers were initially unaware of Frazier’s involvement in the previous robberies when they encountered him complaining of pain from being struck by a stick. It was only after the viral video surfaced that they became aware of the unreported third robbery. The department urged the community to report criminal activity promptly and emphasized the importance of speaking up when witnessing suspicious behavior..
