When 18-year-old Adric White decided to rob a Family Dollar, he thought he had control of the situation. Armed with a gun, he held the cashier and employees hostage, barking orders and feeling empowered by the fear he instilled. However, the scenario took a dramatic turn when a Good Samaritan, legally carrying a concealed weapon, intervened.
Upon arriving at the scene, the Good Samaritan drew his firearm and commanded White to freeze. Instead of complying, White turned to confront the armed bystander. In that critical moment, the Good Samaritan fired five shots, striking White and allowing others to restrain him and disarm him.
Miraculously, Adric White survived the encounter despite sustaining five gunshot wounds. He was treated at a local hospital and later charged with armed robbery. However, the aftermath of the incident stirred anger and disbelief within his family, who were outraged that the Good Samaritan had shot their son. They questioned why the police had not arrested the bystander for his actions.
The family argued that the Good Samaritan should have refrained from intervening, suggesting he should have simply walked away from the situation. While it was indeed dangerous for him to engage in the robbery, he acted out of a perceived threat to the lives of the employees being held at gunpoint. White’s reckless behavior, waving his weapon and threatening lives, justified the bystander’s response, which was deemed reasonable under the circumstances.
Despite the family’s protests, they had no substantial grounds to challenge the actions of the Good Samaritan. Their frustration stemmed from the fact that White’s robbery attempt had failed, leaving him injured and facing legal consequences.
While the specifics of White’s injuries have not been disclosed, he is reportedly in stable condition and expected to recover fully. His situation serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with armed robbery. Although he did not escape unscathed, he is fortunate to be alive—a reality he should reflect upon.
The Good Samaritan, who has chosen to remain anonymous, expressed regret over the necessity of using his weapon. He clarified that this was the first time he had ever needed to draw his firearm in such a situation, emphasizing that he wished it hadn’t escalated to gunfire.