Video Shows Michigan Walgreen's Pharmacist Shooting Gun at Robbers - Gets fired
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In Benton Township, Michigan, two armed robbers wearing masks burst into a near-deserted Walgreens at 4:30 a.m. To pharmacist Jeremy Hoven, it was a prescription for trouble. So he filled it with hot lead.
A video, newly released by Hoven's attorneys, shows how events unfolded.
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Drawing his own gun, Hoven fired at the attackers and drove them off, saving not just himself but two Walgreens co-workers as well as the pharmacy's valuable prescription drugs.
By way of saying thanks, Walgreens fired him.
Hoven, in an interview with the Benton Township Herald-Palladium, said he had acted out of fear. "The adrenaline was taking over," he said. "You could have probably taken my pulse from my breath, because my heart was beating that much." Only 42 seconds elapsed, start to finish. All the action was captured on surveillance video.
Before firing, Hoven first tried dialing 911. But before he could complete the call, the first of the two robbers had vaulted over a counter and was standing five feet away from him. That's when the pharmacist went for his own gun and opened fire.
courtesy of: abcnews.go.com
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I'm a pharmacist for an "unnamed" large pharmacy chain, and all I have to say is this guy is my hero! Of course I have been "trained" to 'assume a non-threatening posture, don't look them in the eyes, and give them anything they demand.' But this guy took matters into his own hands and I think it's awesome!
marymoonu 4 months ago
I think he actually "de-escalated" the situation! As it was the bad guys were going to kill everyone in the store. By firing his weapon they left in a big hurry thus dropping the threat of further violence to ZERO! Good for him!! Now go get some remedial pistol training so that you hit what you shoot at!
Thehalloweengod 5 months ago
I wish there was a pharmacy that required, by policy, all of it's permanent employees to possess weapons and defensive firearms training. I would go there for all my prescriptions and even buy their overpriced convenience store items.
stopglobalswarming 5 months ago
@rogerxcohn Police hit innocent bystanders all the time. Imperfection is a part of life. That doesn't mean we don't have a right to defend ourselves.
Walgreens policy violates HB-5143 so it is null and void, i.e. does not have to be obeyed.
WhiteNewsWorld 5 months ago
@korwynpeck They can't make policies that violate the law. Walgreen's policy violates Michigan HB-5143 so it doesn't have to be obeyed.
WhiteNewsWorld 5 months ago
Their policies violate Michigan law so they are null and void. I hope this guy gets one hell of a payday.
And legalities aside, what if the store worker was a police officer instead? The cops would have shot the robbers and no one would have blinked an eye over it. But because this guy is a 'civilian,' his right to defend himself is in question.
'Authorities' are not royalty. If they have the right to shoot/kill in self defense then so do civilians.
WhiteNewsWorld 5 months ago
Walgreens either made a mistake in their policy or a mistake in firing the pharmicist. Criminals need to know they are outnumbered by responsible armed citizens. However, any company has the right to make any policy they choose, and we have the right to work or shop anywhere we choose. I always liked Walgreens, but I'm happy to go elsewhere.
korwynpeck 5 months ago
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furyofbongos 5 months ago
Unfortunately, he could have hit an innocent bystander with his weapon. It is obvious from the video that he is not a good shot nor trained in use of a handgun. There is a reason for these policies. Walgreens or any other company can be sued if an employee hurts someone; even if they were robbing the store!
rogerxcohn 5 months ago
@cessna65423 why don't you keep your hatred to yourself? People like you are the cause of problems in the World today; not the solution
rogerxcohn 5 months ago