Target employee stabbed in Chicago Loop store; suspect charged
CHICAGO (CBS) -- One person was injured and one is in police custody after a stabbing at a Target in Chicago's Loop Sunday morning.
Chicago Police say officers responded to a person with a knife around 9:13 a.m. and found a 25-year-old man who had a laceration to the arm.
The man, a Target employee, told police he was trying to stop a shoplifter. The suspected shoplifter then pulled a knife from his waistband and swung it at the victim before fleeing on foot.
Police quickly located the suspect and arrested him.
The victim was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition.
On Monday, Roman Butler, 27, was charged with felony aggravated battery and burglary.
A company spokesperson for Target released the following statement regarding the incident:
On Saturday morning, one of our team members was assaulted with a knife during an attempted theft at our State Street store in Chicago. We're grateful that this team member's injuries were not life threatening and we appreciate the swift response of the store team and first responders to keep all other guests and team members safe. The store is returning to its usual operating hours today and we will continue to partner with the Chicago Police Department on their investigation.
As demonstrated by this unfortunate incident, retail crime is an urgent issue that is increasingly impacting the team and guests at Target and other retailers. We are working with legislators, law enforcement, and retail industry partners to advocate for public policy solutions to combat retail crime. Our stores create jobs, serve local shoppers, and act as critical hubs in communities across the country, and we will continue to do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our stores and keep our doors open.