The security guard shot and killed Wednesday during a jewelry heist at a suburban shopping mall has been identified.
Police say a 57-year-old security guard was shot and taken to an area hospital in unknown condition. The guard later died at the hospital, according to police.
The mall went on lockdown for about an hour while police swept the property. They are currently reviewing security footage.Video obtained by FOX 32’s Tia Ewing shows the shooters firing in the mall, just outside the jewelry store, then ransacking several jewelry cases. "I looked up from my phone and all you could hear was five or more shots, and the guy was standing there shooting inside the jewelry store. He had on a black hoodie outfit. All of a sudden the owner and rest of the owners, and the other ladies, we just dropped down to the floor to take cover," said a woman who was nearby getting her nails done."Every morning, comes in, speaks, jokes, talks about sports," said George Brown about Thomas. "He was a good guy.
Calumet City Police Chief Kevin Kolosh says some glass jewelry cases were smashed, and that the suspects got away with an unknown amount of merchandise.Police provide update on security guard shot at suburban mall
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