Security and Good Samaritan Subdue Gun Toting Shoplifter at Walmart

Albuquerque –

Early this morning, a Good Samaritan and an IPS Security Guard got into a physical altercation at a Walmart located at 2266 Wyoming Blvd NE. The incident happened when they subdued 21-year-old Anthony Miller of Albuquerque. Thats when he tried to leave the store with $26.84 worth of merchandise.

According to a criminal complaint, the security person approached Miller and stated, “just put the stuff down and you can leave.” Miller apparently didn’t wanna just leave without his ill gotten goods so he pushed security and a physical altercation happened. Miller shouted “I’m not going back to jail.“

The Good Samaritan observed the fight in progress and saw Miller draw a gun from his waistband. The man tried to disarm Miller but was bitten on the wrist. Additional security from IPS arrived on scene and eventually subdued Miller and put him in handcuffs.

The complaint does not state how long it took the Albuquerque Police Department to arrive. When they did arrive they took custody of Miller from IPS. During the interview with Miller the APD officer observed Miller to be drunk.

Miller was charged with negligent use of a weapon, battery (non-household member) and aggravated shoplifting.