Posted Jan 19, 2021
Five-Year 40% Spike in Retail Fatalities Reflects Nation’s Increasing Murder Rate & Gun Violence Trend.
Despite COVID shutdowns, violent fatalities in retail reached an all-time high in 2020, with 256 customers, 128 suspects, 123 employees, and 16 security officers dying in stores or parking lots.
CLEVELAND, OH – January 19, 2021 – The D&D Daily – retail’s leading digital news source for Loss Prevention, Asset Protection and Cyber Security – released its industry-exclusive
Based on publicly reported data, the new report shows fatalities and violent incidents in retail were at an all-time high in 2020 and up roughly 40% since 2016. There were 485 fatal retail incidents last year, resulting in 523 deaths across the United States, reflecting 256 customers, 128 suspects, 123 employees/associates, and 16 law enforcement/security officers.