“Good Samaritan Foils Armed Robbery, But Family’s Reaction to Robber’s Shooting Sparks Outrage”
Amid rising crime across America during the pandemic, this dramatic incident highlights the tension between justice and public opinion.
When 18-year-old Adric White entered a Family Dollar armed and demanding cash, he had no idea his bold robbery attempt would take a sudden and violent turn. White, brimming with confidence, took control of the store, holding employees hostage with his gun as he barked out orders. But what he didn’t expect was the intervention of a concealed-carry Good Samaritan, who wasn’t about to let a violent crime unfold before him.
With the situation escalating, the Good Samaritan stepped in, drawing his weapon and ordering White to freeze. However, White wasn’t about to let his heist be interrupted. In a split second, he spun toward the man with the gun — and that’s when the Good Samaritan, fearing for his own safety and the lives of the hostages, fired five shots that struck White, ending his threat in an instant.
Despite the severity of his wounds, White survived the shooting and was rushed to the hospital, where he was treated and later charged with armed robbery. But the drama didn’t end there. Upon hearing about what happened, White’s family lashed out, furious that the Good Samaritan had taken the law into his own hands. They questioned why he wasn’t arrested, arguing that he should have simply walked away rather than getting involved in the robbery.
In their view, the Good Samaritan went too far, but law enforcement found his actions justified. As White had pointed a gun at employees and threatened their lives, the bystander’s response was seen as an act of self-defense — a quick decision to protect others in a dangerous situation.
The controversy rages on as the family of the would-be robber expresses their displeasure, but it’s clear the outcome might have been much worse for White, who, despite his injuries, is fortunate to be alive. No one knows exactly where the bullets hit, but the young man, now facing serious charges, will have plenty of time to reflect on the risks of a life of crime.
The Good Samaritan, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has expressed regret that his concealed carry license had to be used in such a situation. He emphasized that this was the first time he’d ever drawn his weapon in defense of others and that he wished things hadn’t escalated to gunfire.
As the legal and emotional fallout continues, this incident raises important questions about self-defense, the role of concealed carry, and how the public views justice when it’s carried out outside the courtroom.
