Shooting by other person-intentional · Gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Winn-Dixie, 2384 Pass Road, BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI 39531
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee confronted a shoplifter attempting to steal liquor. The employee retrieved the liquor and the shoplifter left the store. Approximately 1.5 hours later, the shoplifter returned to the store, grocery side, and shot the employee three times - on the side of the head, in the left shoulder and on the left hand. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Assailant, suspect, unspecified
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