Adric White, at eighteen, believed he had the upper hand when he chose to rob a Family Dollar. With a revolver in hand, he took the cashier and staff hostage while yelling commands and feeling in control of the terror he created. But when a Good Samaritan who was lawfully carrying a concealed handgun stepped in, the situation drastically changed.
When the Good Samaritan reached the scene, he pulled out his gun and told White to stop. White refused to obey, instead turning to face the armed onlooker. The Good Samaritan hit White with five bullets in that crucial moment, enabling others to disarm and restrain him.
Despite being shot five times, Adric White miraculously survived the confrontation. After receiving care at a nearby hospital, he was accused of In their argument, the family suggested that the Good Samaritan should have just left the scene without becoming involved. Although his involvement in the robbery was risky, he acted because he believed that the lives of the employees being held at gunpoint were in jeopardy. By threatening lives and brandishing his firearm, White’s careless actions validated the bystander’s reaction, which was judged appropriate in the given situation.
The family protested, but they lacked strong evidence to contest the Good Samaritan’s conduct. White’s botched robbery attempt, which left him hurt and subject to legal repercussions, was the source of their annoyance.
White’s injuries have not been made public, although it is said that his health is stable and that a full recovery is anticipated. His predicament is a clear reminder of the risks involved in armed robbery. He should consider the fact that he is lucky to be alive, even though he did not leave unharmed.
“I regret having to use my weapon,” said the Good Samaritan, who has opted to remain nameless. He explained that this was the first time he had ever had to pull his gun in a circumstance like this, and he hoped it hadn’t turned violent.