Suspected shoplifters shot and killed a security guard at a CVS store in downtown Dallas, Texas, on Friday, according to multiple reports.

According to reports, Anthony Egonu was confronted by two suspects while guarding the store and was shot dead. CBS News. Crime is a problem in the neighborhood of the store. Dallas police arrested the shoplifting suspects within 24 hours, but their names were withheld because they were minors, the newspaper reported.

“On the night of Friday, January 24, 2025, Anthony was working as a security guard when his life was tragically taken by a robber during a shoplifting incident,” the source said. GoFundMe campaign To support the bereaved family. “Anthony was not only a dedicated and hard-working person, but he was also the sole source of support for his family.” (Related: Shoplifting rates soar across U.S., while other crimes remain below pre-pandemic levels, study finds)

The campaign had raised nearly $6,000 of its $10,000 goal as of early Monday morning.

Egonu leaves behind his wife of eight years, two daughters and his mother, all of whom are mourning his death.

Anthony’s wife, Octavia Egonu, told CBS News that her late husband was enthusiastic about working in law enforcement, even though his family was worried about the dangerous nature of the job.

“He stayed because he was preparing to be promoted to a place where he wouldn’t even be in that store. He would have been directing somewhere else,” Octavia Egonu told the outlet.

“I feel terrible. I’m frustrated,” Amari told the magazine through tears. “I’m always going to be hurt in this situation because my dad is no longer here.”

“He’s not coming home,” Jada added.

Anthony Egonu’s mother, Gwendolyn Pipkins, told the magazine: “Go to work and do what you have to do…I can’t imagine someone who doesn’t value life taking another life.” .

“They made the choice to subject us to hurt, sadness, and pain, and to never allow us to see the people we love so much,” she added.

The paper said that before losing Anthony, Pipkins had lost another son to violence.

The family said they are relying on their Christian faith to provide closure.

“This family is wounded, but we will overcome because we are serving a Savior who has already conquered. God’s word says that when I say I am weak, I say I am strong, because I It tells me that God carries me when I can’t carry myself. And now I can’t carry myself. I know God is carrying me. ”Octavia told the magazine.

“I see justice. I know the Lord will not let us not receive justice,” Gwendolyn added.