Dollar General Employee Shoots Customer After Talking About Her Mother
Introduction
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, a Dollar General employee in Memphis, Tennessee, shot and killed a customer after an argument about the employee's mother. The incident happened at around 1 pm at the Dollar General store on South Third Street.
The Argument
According to eyewitnesses, the customer, who has been identified as 40-year-old Kelvis Johnson, got into an argument with the Dollar General employee, who has been identified as 21-year-old Larico Nelson. The argument reportedly started when Johnson made a comment about Nelson's mother.
The Shooting
The argument escalated, and Nelson pulled out a gun and shot Johnson multiple times. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. Nelson fled the scene but was later arrested by the police.
The Aftermath
The Dollar General store was closed after the shooting, and the police are investigating the incident. The store released a statement expressing condolences to Johnson's family and stating that they are cooperating with the police investigation.
The Charges
Larico Nelson has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 7, 2021.
The Reaction
The shooting has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for justice for Kelvis Johnson. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland released a statement condemning the shooting and calling for calm in the community.
The History
This is not the first time a shooting has occurred at a Dollar General store. In 2018, a customer was shot and killed at a Dollar General store in Buffalo, New York, during an attempted robbery. In 2016, a Dollar General employee was shot and killed during a robbery at a store in Macon, Georgia.
The Response
Following the incident, Dollar General released a statement expressing condolences to Johnson's family and stating that they are cooperating with the police investigation. The company also stated that they have a zero-tolerance policy for violence in their stores and that they are committed to providing a safe shopping experience for their customers.
The Conclusion
The shooting at the Dollar General store in Memphis is a tragic reminder of the dangers of gun violence in our communities. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Kelvis Johnson, and we hope that justice will be served in this case. It is important for companies like Dollar General to take steps to prevent violence in their stores and to ensure the safety of their customers and employees.