PHOENIX - A Valley Walmart is beefing up security after a Phoenix police said they now have officers guarding the entrances of the Walmart at 75th Avenue and McDowell Road.
Police said they will be at the Walmart 24 hours a day for the next several days.
Police have even been escorting the armored money trucks that visit store since Assistant Store Manager Peter Marquez was shot and killed by the robber.
Shoppers told ABC15 the store has had problems.
"I don't really think it's safe," customer Alethea Jones said shopping with her two young boys. "I think that it's a little bit dangerous. First, it's by the freeway, and anything by the freeway tends to be unsafe. And, there have a been a few incidents inside the Walmart where people fight."
Police said the shooter is still on the loose.
Anyone with information is asked to please call the Phoenix Police Crime Stop, (602)262-6161, or Phoenix Police Violent Crimes at (602)262-6141. Any caller can remain anonymous.
Walmart said they are planning a charity car wash for Marquez and his family Saturday, April 14.
Read more: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_phoenix_metro/central_phoenix/walmart-beefing-up-security-after-fatal-shooting#ixzz1rYGcHM7o
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