A fatal shooting occurred at a CVS Pharmacy in Dallas, Texas, on Friday night, resulting in the death of a security guard. The incident took place near Main Street shortly after 11 p.m. The guard, contracted through a third-party security firm, was reportedly shot by one of two individuals suspected of shoplifting. The suspects fled the scene immediately after the shooting, according to the Dallas Police Department.
The victim was identified as Anthony Egenou, a married father of three. His family confirmed his identity to local media outlets. Following the shooting, Egenou was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The Dallas Police Department has yet to make any arrests or identify any suspects in relation to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, with the police department collaborating closely with CVS in their efforts to solve the case.
CVS spokesperson Amy Thibault confirmed the company’s cooperation with the police investigation. She noted that the incident took place at their Main Street store, which was open for business the following day. Egenou was employed by a security company that provided additional surveillance for the retail store.
The store remained closed until 10 a.m. Saturday, reopening three hours later than its usual time. Upon reopening, the store welcomed more than a dozen customers. The incident has raised concerns among locals who regularly visit the store.
Rebekah Montgomery, a resident of downtown Dallas who lives in an apartment building adjacent to the CVS, expressed her unease following the violent incident. She stated that she would likely avoid going to the CVS alone, as she didn’t want to constantly worry about a potential repeat of the incident.