Hi everyone,
I am saddened to report that a man, Henry, was brutally attacked at a local auto shop Sunday night.
The motive is unclear, it doesn't appear to be a disgruntled customer, but in the evening he exchanged a few words and then immediately went to strike him in the head, in a total of 13 times. Rummaged through the business, and didn't take anything and left.
He was arrested yesterday, awaiting more details.
We sublet to these guys a lot over the years, I didn't know Henry personally but we're left shaken up as a community.
The shop just installed 1080 HD cameras and I believe that's what help catch the guy.
I am currently reviewing our safety procedures for such an attack and unfortunately arming ourselves just in case a terrible scenario like this unfolds.
We never close the shop alone, occasionally I work late, but usually lock myself in...now I will start more often, and install a better camera system, as well as better lighting for when I do.
I hope everyone looks at this and at least takes a minute to assess the safety of their shop. We are remodeling, and being able to defend ourselves in the event of such an attack or even other types is being considered with regards to access to the whole lot for customers and strangers.
This particular business had no fences, and anyone could immediately enter a bay without warning. In our business the office is in the very rear, and I'm moving to the front, to keep everyone out of the back.
Here is the link
http://www.cbs8.com/story/34275525/suspect-arrested-after-man-bludgeoned-in-nort...