"If they don't get caught, they are going to do it again."
Robbery 'Mob' Of Juveniles Roams The Dallas Streets, Lynch Clerk
Re-printed from a story at WFAA Channel 8 on August 26rd 2011
A large mob of black children and juveniles attack lynch one white store clerk in Dallas.
DALLAS — It was an ordinary night, August 26, at the Exxon Tiger Mart at South Polk Street and Interstate 20 in Dallas.
C.J. Thomas, the store's clerk, was behind the counter when a rush of customers came through the door at 10:12 p.m.
"There was more coming in than going out," Thomas said. "Once they realized how many were in there, one of the students started throwing stuff and screamed out. Everything after that went crazy."
Store surveillance cameras from different angles show bottles being thrown.
Seconds later, Thomas ran to the front door. He tried to close it, but he couldn't hold back the crowd.
Some of them grabbed drinks, chips, and other items and began pushing their way out. Thomas said he tried to stop some people from stealing.
"In the process of them walking out, tried to stop a student with a lot of things in his hands and when I tried to do that, he shoved me out into the parking lot and swung at me," Thomas said.
Thomas then says several men then pulled him to the ground and started kicking and punching him.
"I was terrified," he said. "At first, I thought I would be able to get back into the store, and once they got me on the ground, I thought they were going to kill me."
Thomas suffered cuts on his nose, eyes and lip. He still has a bruised rib and bicep. He told us his injuries would have been worse if two girls hadn't stepped in.
"I'm very grateful for that," said Thomas. "If it wasn't for them, I could have lost my life."
Thomas and his family met with Dallas police Wednesday afternoon. Officers are now investigating the incident as an aggravated robbery assault. Thomas hopes this video motivates witnesses to come forward.
"If you all have any idea who did this, please put their names out there, 'cause if they don't get caught, they are going to do it again," Thomas said.
If you have any information about this case or any other involving these 20 suspects, please call the Dallas Police Department or e-mail WFAA News: mdiaz@wfaa.com
UPDATE 10/23/2011
Dallas Flash Robbery Mob Arrest
Dallas police arrested 20-year-old Schilira Brown in connection to this case.
Police in Dallas have made an arrest in a mob attack at a convenience store at the end of August.
An Exxon Tiger Mart clerk, C.J. Thomas, was beaten as a large group swarmed the store located off Interstate 20 at South Polk Street.
Police arrested 20-year-old Schilira Brown in connection to the case. She faces aggravated robbery, assault and engaging in organized criminal activity charges. They are still looking for a second person who police have issued a warrant.
A witness said the same group of young people that hit the store also attacked a young boy prior.
References:
WFFA Channel 8, Dallas Police Investigate Lynching
Re-printed from a story at WFAA Channel 8 on August 26rd 2011
A large mob of black children and juveniles attack lynch one white store clerk in Dallas.
DALLAS — It was an ordinary night, August 26, at the Exxon Tiger Mart at South Polk Street and Interstate 20 in Dallas.
C.J. Thomas, the store's clerk, was behind the counter when a rush of customers came through the door at 10:12 p.m.
"There was more coming in than going out," Thomas said. "Once they realized how many were in there, one of the students started throwing stuff and screamed out. Everything after that went crazy."
Store surveillance cameras from different angles show bottles being thrown.
Seconds later, Thomas ran to the front door. He tried to close it, but he couldn't hold back the crowd.
Some of them grabbed drinks, chips, and other items and began pushing their way out. Thomas said he tried to stop some people from stealing.
"In the process of them walking out, tried to stop a student with a lot of things in his hands and when I tried to do that, he shoved me out into the parking lot and swung at me," Thomas said.
Thomas then says several men then pulled him to the ground and started kicking and punching him.
"I was terrified," he said. "At first, I thought I would be able to get back into the store, and once they got me on the ground, I thought they were going to kill me."
Thomas suffered cuts on his nose, eyes and lip. He still has a bruised rib and bicep. He told us his injuries would have been worse if two girls hadn't stepped in.
"I'm very grateful for that," said Thomas. "If it wasn't for them, I could have lost my life."
Thomas and his family met with Dallas police Wednesday afternoon. Officers are now investigating the incident as an aggravated robbery assault. Thomas hopes this video motivates witnesses to come forward.
"If you all have any idea who did this, please put their names out there, 'cause if they don't get caught, they are going to do it again," Thomas said.
If you have any information about this case or any other involving these 20 suspects, please call the Dallas Police Department or e-mail WFAA News: mdiaz@wfaa.com
UPDATE 10/23/2011
Dallas Flash Robbery Mob Arrest
Dallas police arrested 20-year-old Schilira Brown in connection to this case.
Police in Dallas have made an arrest in a mob attack at a convenience store at the end of August.
An Exxon Tiger Mart clerk, C.J. Thomas, was beaten as a large group swarmed the store located off Interstate 20 at South Polk Street.
Police arrested 20-year-old Schilira Brown in connection to the case. She faces aggravated robbery, assault and engaging in organized criminal activity charges. They are still looking for a second person who police have issued a warrant.
A witness said the same group of young people that hit the store also attacked a young boy prior.
References:
WFFA Channel 8, Dallas Police Investigate Lynching
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