Crime & Safety
Customer at Home Depot Reportedly Fires on Alleged Shoplifters
When two men suspected of shoplifting tried to leave an Auburn Hills Home Depot parking lot, another customer opened fire, police said.
A 47-year-old Clarkston woman with a concealed weapons permit reportedly fired on a fleeing vehicle after witnessing a store security officer trying to stop a customer who allegedly shoplifted from the store Tuesday afternoon.
Auburn Hills police responded to a call of “shots fired” about 2 p.m. Tuesday, WXYZ-TV reports.
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The Clarkston woman remained on the scene and was cooperating with police. It’s unclear if she will face charges
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The shooting occurred about two weeks after a customer in a Warren bank emptied his gun to stop a bank robbery suspect, inflicting non-life-threatening injuries that detained the suspect until police could arrive
It’s also unclear if that customer will face charges. He, too, had a concealed weapons permit.
Auburn Hills police are continuing their investigation and ask that anyone with information call (248) 370-9444.
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