Gang Mob brutally beats Kroger customer in Memphis

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Brutal Kroger parking lot attack caught on camera, Dir. Armstrong releases statement

MEMPHIS, TN -
(WMC) - A video of a group of teenagers beating a Kroger employee in the store parking lot is circulating on Facebook.

A Kroger employee tells WMC Action News 5 that the attack happened at the Kroger near Highland Street and Poplar Avenue.

According to police, three people were jumped by a large group of teenagers who were chanting "fam mob." The group, who came from CiCi's Pizza, reportedly attacked a 25-year-old customer as he left his car to enter Kroger.

Two employees, ages 17 and 18, were attacked while trying to stop the fight. Both were "struck several times in the head and face while being knocked to the ground". The victims say large pumpkins were thrown at their heads. They both were eventually knocked unconscious.

The victims were treated on the scene for their injuries. All three refused to be taken to the hospital. The 17-year-old victim's father said his son is OK and is at home.

The Kroger manager told police the store's surveillance video can only be accessed by "loss prevention" on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Memphis Police Department Director Toney Armstrong released the following statement:

"We are fully aware of the last night's incidents. It is extremely troubling to see how many young people were involved, especially on the heels of last week's youth forum. A lot of our citizens are working to provide safe and productive alternatives for our youth. For those that choose not to take advantage of these opportunities, we will work tirelessly to identify, locate and hold you accountable. Last night's events clearly demonstrates a lack of parental controls and if warranted these parents will also be held accountable."

According to MPD, investigators with Tillman Station's GIB are working to identify the people responsible for this crime.

"We have received several statements from those who were involved. We are checking surrounding locations for available footage and we will continue to follow up on all leads," said Sgt. Karen Rudolph.

On Sunday afternoon, Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong, Memphis Mayor A C Wharton and other city leaders held a news conference to respond to what happened and send a message to the parents of the group of young men responsible for the crime.

"We will be meeting this week and I think in the days to come we are going to sit down and try to craft a plan where we can hold parents for your kids actions especially in those incidents where we can prove that you were fully aware of your kids actions but chose not to step in," said Armstrong.

Police want to know whether anyone else was approached, harassed, or injured by the teenagers. Anyone with information concerning this incident contact the Tillman Station GIB at 636-3214 or Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.

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Did the security guard pass hos phone, and say record this, and then try to tell ppl to back up?
 
This stuff is beyond pathetic. Dude trying to take the kids head off with his foot. Can't stand that ****. Put him in a grave. 

"Oh they fighting, haha they got a white man...hahaha... oh, somebody call somebody... call... call somebody." 

Dumb *****. 
 
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Lol what thread did you read? Go re-read it and say that again.
excuse =\= trying to see WHY it happened.

Aside from cats that are on some extreme tip...

Any logical person knows there's a difference between excusing something and trying to explain what happened.
 
Aside from the tragic story am I the only one who was like "hey! That's tony from first 48!" ?
 
Lol what thread did you read? Go re-read it and say that again.
excuse =\= trying to see WHY it happened.

Aside from cats that are on some extreme tip...

Any logical person knows there's a difference between excusing something and trying to explain what happened.
And they were in there. I see what you're saying now though. 
 
Inb4

"Lets give the mob the benefit of the doubt"

"It's safe to assume the white kid was a racist and provoked the attack"
you lame.

Nobody excused the group on the other thread and nobody is excusing it in this thread...

Step your rustle game up.

two sides to a story is all im going to say,
unfortunately we'll probably never hear the other side of the story

Dude was probably talking **** in the club thinking he wouldn't get dealt with & thought wrong. Yea sure she was sexually assaulted :rolleyes Only reason this is a story is bc the couple is white. Moving along.

why is it definitely?

I'm pretty sure those dudes were provoked for their actions.

Coming from someone that has had a white agitator try me when I was clearly with a bunch of flamed up bangers for no good reason I'm going to say thatt they probably did something to bring on that attack.  Just my opinion based off my experience from dealing with drunkin elite minded whites and hispanics.
 
Ahhhh a thread full of dudes to scared to argue in one thread, so they run into another one so they can pat each other on the back, and circlejerk. :rolleyes

Really, that's what you make of the video OP posted? Impressive. I also highly doubt anyone that has posted in this thread is "scared to argue" in any thread on this forum.
 
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