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| Scene of shooting at Louisville Walmart |
On November 2 of 2011, an off-duty Jefferson County Constable, David Whitlock, was at a Louisville, Kentucky Walmart when, according to him, Walmart security asked for his help in apprehend a suspected shoplifter.
Whitlock tried to apprehend the woman, Tammy Ortiz, in the parking lot. The woman tried to drive away, apparently running over Whitlock's foot, when he opened fire on her with his firearm, striking her in the arm and face.
HERE is video of the shooting, from Walmart parking lot security cameras.
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| Constable David Whitlock |
Ortiz was never charged.
Whitlock, already in hot water for having stolen goods, was charged for the shooting and has accepted a plea deal that includes resignation from his position.
Whitlock also sued the city and the police department for defamation.
Walmart. Save money. Die faster.
UPDATE (6/23/13): According to an article, Whitlock is leaving law enforcement, but may be trying to open his own security business.
UPDATE (3/4/14): Defying belief, this disgraced shooter has now decided to run for a political position, on Metro Council, having apparently finished his probation.
