Adric White, an 18-year-old armed with a gun, thought he had the upper hand when he stormed into a Family Dollar store. Holding employees and a cashier at gunpoint, he demanded compliance, believing his weapon made him invincible. But his plan took an unexpected turn when a bystander, legally carrying a concealed firearm, stepped in to protect the innocent.
The Good Samaritan, who had just arrived at the scene, quickly assessed the situation. He drew his weapon and ordered White to freeze. Instead of surrendering, White turned aggressively toward the bystander, prompting the Good Samaritan to fire five shots. The bullets struck White, allowing others to subdue him and remove his weapon.
Miraculously, White survived the shooting and was rushed to a nearby hospital. He was later charged with armed robbery, but the incident sparked outrage from his family. They were furious that the Good Samaritan had shot their son and questioned why he hadn’t been arrested for his actions. The family argued that the bystander should have walked away instead of intervening, even though employees’ lives were clearly at risk.
The Good Samaritan, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed regret over the incident but stood by his decision. He explained that he had never before drawn his weapon in such a situation and wished it hadn’t come to that. However, given the immediate threat to innocent lives, he felt he had no other choice.
While White’s family remains upset, their arguments hold little weight. White’s reckless actions—waving a gun and threatening lives—left the Good Samaritan with no reasonable alternative. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of armed robbery and the consequences of such reckless behavior.
White is expected to make a full recovery, but his life will never be the same. He now faces serious legal repercussions for his actions. The Good Samaritan, on the other hand, has been hailed as a hero by many for stepping in to protect others during a life-threatening situation.
