Stockton Macy's worker shot while trying to stop shoplifter
STOCKTON — A Macy's worker in Stockton was injured in a shooting while trying to stop a shoplifting incident, the retailer said Wednesday.
A spokesperson for Macy's said the injured person was a member of its Asset Protection department.
Stockton police said the shooting happened shortly after 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Macy's on Pacific Avenue.
The victim was shot in the leg. Their injuries were described as not life-threatening, and the individual has since been treated and released from an area hospital, police said.
A suspect description was not available. Stockton police said officers will be viewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
Macy's said it was fully cooperating with Stockton police.
