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Old 06-14-2021, 05:37 PM
 
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I'm surprised there haven't been more incidents lately.

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/cashier-de...221000849.html

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A cashier is dead and two people were wounded after a shooting broke out following an argument inside a Georgia store Monday afternoon over its COVID-19 mask policy, authorities said.

The incident took place near Candler Road in DeKalb County at a Big Bear grocery store around 1:10 p.m. when Victor Lee Tucker, Jr., 30, of Palmetto, Georgia, entered the store, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.

Tucker, who was also wounded during the incident, allegedly got into an argument with a cashier about wearing a face mask while he was checking out his items, according to investigators.

A cashier is dead and two people were wounded after a shooting broke out following an argument inside a Georgia store Monday afternoon over its COVID-19 mask policy, authorities said.

The incident took place near Candler Road in DeKalb County at a Big Bear grocery store around 1:10 p.m. when Victor Lee Tucker, Jr., 30, of Palmetto, Georgia, entered the store, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.

Tucker, who was also wounded during the incident, allegedly got into an argument with a cashier about wearing a face mask while he was checking out his items, according to investigators.

An off-duty officer, who was a veteran of the sheriff’s office, pulled his weapon and opened fire on Tucker, the GBI said. Tucker was hit but returned fire and hit the off-duty officer twice, investigators said.

Another cashier was grazed by a bullet and she was treated at the scene, according to the GBI
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Jeezus H.
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Old 06-14-2021, 05:43 PM
 
Location: Decatur, GA
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You missed a part of the quote:
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"Tucker left the store without making his purchase, but immediately returned inside. Tucker walked directly back to the cashier, pulled out a handgun and shot her," the GBI said in a statement.
Maybe they changed the article after you posted it. But this goes in between your third and second to last paragraphs. Reading it the OP's way makes it seem like the off-duty officer shot him just for arguing.
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Old 06-14-2021, 05:53 PM
 
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As if the poor cashier made the policy. She was just doing what her boss told her to do. Probably for $10/hour.
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Old 06-14-2021, 05:58 PM
 
Location: Free State of Florida
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I'm surprised there haven't been more incidents lately.

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/cashier-de...221000849.html



Jeezus H.
If the business requires you to wear a mask for the 10 minutes in your in the store, just wear the damn mask or don't shop there.

I do not understand the mentality of people that are ready to take someone's life and risk life imprisonment over 10 minutes of wearing a mask.
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Old 06-14-2021, 06:06 PM
 
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The deputy was employed part time by the store to provide security.

https://www.cbs46.com/news/update-su...995e42747.html
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Old 06-14-2021, 06:38 PM
 
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It appears Tucker was living with his mother, and had previously worked in private security.
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Old 06-14-2021, 06:40 PM
 
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Best not to cry to anyone not wearing a mask. No wonder i never leave the house unless i have 2.
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Old 06-14-2021, 06:46 PM
 
Location: Metro Seattle Area - Born and Raised
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You missed a part of the quote:

Maybe they changed the article after you posted it. But this goes in between your third and second to last paragraphs. Reading it the OP's way makes it seem like the off-duty officer shot him just for arguing.
Thank you for pointing out the facts since to the ill informed, it would sound like the off-duty cop started the whole incident.

Fact, not emotions are important in finding out the truth.
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Old 06-14-2021, 06:51 PM
 
Location: Metro Seattle Area - Born and Raised
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If the business requires you to wear a mask for the 10 minutes in your in the store, just wear the damn mask or don't shop there.

I do not understand the mentality of people that are ready to take someone's life and risk life imprisonment over 10 minutes of wearing a mask.
Too many people today let their implosive behavior control them…. I can guarantee that this criminal, yes criminal, is wondering why he did want he did.

Regardless of where you stand on the political/racial issues, the REAL victims are the dead cashier and wounded off-duty cop/security officer.

Sad.
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Old 06-14-2021, 06:54 PM
 
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I blow up easy also but leave the guns at home.
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