A security incident at an Albertsons in West El Paso led to a shoplifter being taken into custody after allegedly assaulting a store security guard. According to El Paso Police, the altercation transpired Tuesday afternoon at the Albertsons located at the intersection of Mesa Street and Resler Drive. The episode is currently being treated as an aggravated robbery, as reported by KTSM.
The El Paso Police Department responded to the incident just after noon, and one person is now in custody, linked to the events that unfolded in the grocery store. Initial information from the El Paso Fire Department indicated that the security guard had been stabbed, however, it was later clarified that the individual sustained a cut during the confrontation, as stated by KTSM. Despite the disturbance, business continued seemingly unaffected, with customers still permitted entry to shop inside the Albertsons, as detailed by KFOX-TV.
Further developments from the scene were documented by the arrival of the Crime Scene Unit, indicating an ongoing investigation into the specifics of the crime. Details concerning the condition of the security guard emerged, revealing that the injuries were minor and that the victim was promptly treated, according to information released by the El Paso Fire Department and reported by KVIA. Emergency crews were seen escorting one person away from the scene in an ambulance, though the identity of this individual was not immediately disclosed.
