Sadly, store security sounds to be pretty weak; hopefully she fully recovers. No one should be able to have access to a back door of an Apple Store unless accompanied by an armed guard....
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One Confirmed Shot at Arlington Apple Store
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That's weird
What's weird is that I was just discussing potential responses to such a threat against the Tyson's and Clarendon stores, about 12 hours before this incident happened.
There was an assumption that you don't open the back door for somebody that you don't know is supposed to be there, and if you do, make sure that you're not alone.
What's weird is that I was just discussing potential responses to such a threat against the Tyson's and Clarendon stores, about 12 hours before this incident happened.
There was an assumption that you don't open the back door for somebody that you don't know is supposed to be there, and if you do, make sure that you're not alone.
such a sad story, i hope she recovers just fine and that the guy is found. granted things like this happen every day all over the place, its always tragic.
A low life wouldn't know that Apple stores rely mostly on credit and not cash. He would simply think since the Apple store is so popular that it must have loads of cash on hand.
I would imagine this person commiting the crime sees large ticket items equating to big cash tils. We know that is not the case.
this perp was only as smart as the bullet that hit the employee.
I hope she is ok and makes a speedy recovery. Unfortuantely that ingorant preeks actions will probably scar her for life.
I heard it was Ballmer, and that Bill was waiting in the car with the engine on... they realized this because the robber was quite clumsy and the "other" guy was waiting on a big limo...
Yes, it's a terrible thing to happen and I too hope the young woman injured survives and makes a full recovery.
I would personally tend to agree that this is not a good story to be making light of, but people deal with bad news in different ways. Light-hearted comments/jokes aren't necessarily a sign of people wanting to offend, rather often just a way of dealing with the crazy horrible stuff that goes on in the world, even if that comes across as inappropriate to others.
That is true, people tend to deal with things uniquely. Still, some level of human decency shouldn't be too much to ask. But then again, I think a person should be able to make it through a whole day without getting shot, so what do I know? I sincerely hope the employee recovers quickly.
I know people want macs and would kill for them BUT to actually do it is another story hope she has a full recovery.
if it was someone parked in front of a fire hydrant there would have been 3 squad cars on site immediately
