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Walmart robbery-murder has the company considering store changes nationwide www.privateofficer.com
PHOENIX AZ April 12 2012 – The murder of a manager during a Phoenix Walmart robbery has the company considering store changes nationwide.
Phoenix police say they now have officers guarding the entrances of the Walmart at 75th Avenue and McDowell. Patrol vehicles are parked out front of the store.
Walmart Stores, Inc. told ABC15 things will remain on high alert until the company comes up with a long-term safety solution.
Police say they will be at the Walmart 24 hours a day for the next several days. Officers tell ABC 15 they’re even escorting armored money trucks that visit the store since Assistant Store Manager Peter Marquez was shot and killed by an unknown robber.
Inside Marquez’s Walmart store, all of the employees have bonded together to honor him and raise money for his family. Co-workers are helping by riding a stationary bike non-stop to encourage customers to make donations. Marquez’s death has affected many at the store. Employees described their store as one big family.
“Naturally, our associates still very upset. They’re still going through the coping process and we have counselors on site,” Walmart Regional Manager Scott Doepke said. “Pete was so well respected. He was a great worker. He had a major influence on what they did at this store.”
Shoppers told ABC15 the store has had problems in the past. “I don’t really think it’s safe,” customer Alethea Jones said shopping with her two young boys. “I think that it’s a little bit dangerous. First, it’s by the freeway, and anything by the freeway tends to be unsafe. And, there have been a few incidents inside the Walmart where people fight.”
Police say the shooter is still on the loose. If you have any information, you are encouraged to call police. Walmart says they are planning a charity car wash for Marquez and his family Saturday, April 14. The family has set up a memorial fund at Desert Schools Federal Credit Union. You can donate to account #: 6000136395.
Police say the shooter is still on the loose. If you have any information, you are encouraged to call police. Walmart says they are planning a charity car wash for Marquez and his family Saturday, April 14. The family has set up a memorial fund at Desert Schools Federal Credit Union. You can donate to account #: 6000136395.
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