Michigan Security Guard Shot And Killed After Telling Customer To Put On Face Mask At Family Dollar Store
A security guard at a Family Dollar store in Flint, Michigan, was shot and killed after telling a customer to wear a state-mandated face mask, police said.
Calvin Munerlyn, 43, died at a local hospital after he was shot in the head Friday, said Michigan State Police Lt. David Kaiser.
One suspect has been arrested and two are still at large.
CNN reports:
Witnesses at the store told police that Munerlyn got into a verbal altercation with a woman because she was not wearing a mask, said Genesee County prosecutor David Leyton. Surveillance video confirms the incident, Leyton said.
Two men entered the store and one of them yelled at Munerlyn about disrespecting his wife, Leyton said. The other man then shot the security guard.
“This is senseless. Over a mask. Over a mask?” Munerlyn’s cousin, Tina James, told CNN affiliate WJRT. “This is not the way to do things right now. We need to come together.”
According to Fox 2, three family members were charged for the murder. One is in custody and police are still looking for the other two — Larry Teague and Ramonyea Bishop.
The community came together and held a candlelight vigil to honor the legacy Munerlyn left behind.
“It’s a truly a devastating loss for our community and he was a gentle giant,” said James.
If you have any information regarding this crime, contact Flint Police Department (810) 237-6800.
