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Family members are mourning the loss of Anthony Egeonu, a 38-year-old security guard who was shot and killed last Friday while on the job.
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The shooting happened at the CVS Pharmacy on Main Street in Downtown Dallas last Friday.
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Two juveniles were arrested, but their names will not be released due to their ages.
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Interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo plans to hold a community meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Family members are mourning the loss of Anthony Egeonu, a 38-year-old security guard who was shot and killed last Friday while on the job.
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The shooting happened at the CVS Pharmacy on Main Street in Downtown Dallas last Friday.
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Two juveniles were arrested, but their names will not be released due to their ages.
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Interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo plans to hold a community meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m.
DALLAS: In the meantimeFollowing a tragic shooting at a CVS where a security guard was slain, the Dallas police chief will hold a community gathering in downtown Dallas.
Two minors are being held in connection with the late-night shooting on Friday.
According to the security guard’s wife, he was killed while performing his duties as a provider.
We know:
Anthony Egeonu, a security officer for the CVS Pharmacy on Main Street, was shot Friday at approximately 11 p.m., according to Dallas police.
Due to their age, the names of the two minors who are in detention are not being made public.
His family thinks he might have approached them before being shot, but police have not provided any information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
What they’re saying:
Octavia Egeonu reports that she hurried to assist her husband, Anthony, after receiving a call shortly after midnight on Saturday.
“His supervisor informed me that Anthony had been shot and that he was in the hospital,” she said.
At the hospital, the 39-year-old security guard passed away.
“This is never an easy way to say this,” he remarked. “I apologize,” he replied, recalling his wife. “Any time he works around or sees teenagers, he tries to connect with them, tries to get them to do the right thing.”
His family said they understand that he was simply carrying out his duties on Friday night.
According to Jermain Pipkins, there are no words to describe the anguish of losing his cousin.
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1 killed, 2 arrested in shooting at CVS in Downtown Dallas
A shooting inside a CVS Pharmacy in Downtown Dallas on Friday night left one person dead.
“It s just a pain and a deep void that will never go away,” stated the man.
Anthony leaves behind a son, two daughters, and his wife.
His wife claims that she misses the small things the most. He will be remembered as a guardian, a caregiver, and an all-around wonderful man, she said.
Octavia remarked, “Anthony had a big heart,” “Anyone may get support from him. When you call him, he will arrive.
Pipkins remarked, “He was a great man that lived life to the fullest,” “And it s just sad that that was taken away.”
His family thinks that his passing will present an opportunity to improve the community, particularly the lives of young people.
“We don’t want Anthony’s life to be in vain,” Pipkins stated thus. “So how can we use this chance to make a difference in the lives of children? since that’s what he would desire.”
Next steps:
According to Dallas Downtown Incorporated, tomorrow at 6 p.m., the interim Dallas police chief will host a community meeting.
In addition to sharing the steps being taken to improve public safety in Downtown Dallas, Chief Michael Igo is anticipated to give an update on the homicide investigation.
The Dallas Police Department and the victim’s family provided the information used in this article.
