A shoplifting incident in Florida escalated into a potentially dangerous situation when deputies found a suspect attempting to ignite a shotgun slug in a Panera bathroom.
From Shoplifting To Stand-off
The incident began at a local Publix, where staff confronted Hugh Okoye for shoplifting. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek noted that Okoye became volatile, though not physically violent, at the scene. “He was aggressive towards them, meaning he was confrontational,” Budensiek said. “He didn’t fight with them, but he was confrontational. He was swearing.”
After leaving the grocery store, Okoye reportedly shouted at bystanders while heading into a nearby Panera.
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