The Walgreen's Hero
- With two Chicago police officers beaten and on the verge of getting shot by a shoplifting suspect, Ray Robinson knew he needed to join the fray.
Undeterred by the sound of a single gunshot that missed its mark, the short and slender Walgreens employee rolled on the ground with the officers and the 6-foot-3, 250-pound customer he had just helped moments before, forcing the man's fingers off the trigger as the man was about to fire a second time.
The mere seconds before he was finally subdued seemed like an eternity to Robinson. He later noticed that his work uniform was covered in the blood of one of the officers, who according to charges was punched by Thomas Thompson.
"They need help. They don't have this. And I knew the one cop was hurt," a soft-spoken Robinson, who is about 5 foot 6 and 130 pounds, said in an interview Sunday. "I just knew they needed help."
Just over half the weight of the bruiser and he jumped in. And thank god he did.
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posted by SCC at 12:07 AM
109 Comments:
Why isnt the POS in a pine box?
Way above and beyond his job description. ;-)
Thank you, thank you, sir. You risked your own well-being to help one of us. Thank you, again.
Thanks to him for helping the officers.
That Robinson is absolutely a hero, no doubt about it. The article on dnainfo.com stated even more details. "Had that mag not fallen out, he probably would’ve killed both officers,” said Commander Duffin. “There was blood all over the place. We didn’t know if it was his blood, their blood, whose blood. But at this point the store manager [Robinson], he runs over and grabs the bad guy’s arm and he starts pulling. You can see on the video he’s pulling the guy’s finger off the trigger — and he finally breaks the gun free and tosses the gun.”
I'm glad everyone made it out safely.
Why isn't President Disability in front of this issue. He should have commented to the media the day after the incident. Oh I forgot, he's stumping for Rahm. Dean put your hearing aid in your ear not your ass.
The latest episode of Chicago PD had a scenario play out with two officers fighting with a crook over a firearm after being severely beaten. It was very intense and reminded me of how terrifying this fight must have been for those officers.
Its not the size of the man in the fight, its the size of the fight in the man.
Watch Rahm rush to make this an election photo op.
Thank-you Mr. Robinson, thanks to you there are wives who will not be widows and children who will not be orphans.
But the OFFENDER.
"...and the 6-foot-3, 250-pound customer..."
Does that make him a GENTLE GIANT? What did Jesse J and Al Not-So-Sharp say.
reading this story just makes me think: to leave all judgement aside of fault and would've, could've, and should've(s). Instead of trying to put fault somewhere..let's just thank God..that someone was there to intervene instead of standing around like a selfie addicted morons and videotape a tragedy.
to the Walgreens worker: Thank you--you gave two of our's what i see as a second chance.
The guy deserves a medal.
Not just for what he did, but to encourage the next guy to step and step in when help is needed.
Outstanding effort to save two of our brother Officers. I will stop in to thank him and buy him lunch.
Road Troop
I would have done the same thing when I was your age. Thank you so much for possibly saving these officers from serious injury. You are a true hero! God Bless You!
Retired
I would like to say thank you and thank you from my friends in 011.
What type of holster was the officer using? I bet it was not the one that he trained on in the academy.
I sure hope he gets publicly recognized.
Maybe FOP can step in and help...... Dean may have to ask Rahm if it's ok if he says something.
Now you can't tell me that sweet Sugar Ray Robinson is not a hero in the truest sense of the word. Thank God he was there and jumped in.
It's all about mental toughness and "balls". The Japanese in WWII averaged 5'4" but kicked ass.. This man is a hero and would be offered a job by the CPD. hes already proven himself.
Was the offender a "gentle giant" like liberals like to call them ?
Just another reason not to be a jagoff to people. You never know who may be in a position to save your life. You know who I'm talking about... You jagoffs!
Nice job by the citizen, and glad he got recognized.
This man should be exempt from any movers and parkers in Chicago for the rest of his life.
Thank you, Mr. Robinson!! Hope he doesn't get fired for his heroism. I wonder if he applied to become CPD? We need guys like him!!
GOD BLESS THAT WALGREENS EMPLOYEE!!
You really got to look at the physical stats of most police officers today. They are not the brutes of the past.
The city should give this guy a medal. True hero and great human being. I didn't think there were anyone out there anymore who would jump in to help us out. God bless Mr Robinson
Thank you , Mr. Robinson for your act of bravery.
Nicely done Ray.
Wow....sounds like this hero Mr.Robinson is employed below his pay grade.
The CPD ought to find a spot for that man.
5' 130 lbs. runs to gunfire against a 6'3 250 lunatic shitbird??
Liberal policy for many businesses is to terminate employees who act as Mr. Robinson did.
It sounds like he may have saved the lives of two Chicago Police officers and possibly some civilians.
No the question is, will Thompson actually be kept locked up and not releasd in to society?
Great job thanks to this hero, CPD should offer him a job. Plain and simple reward this man, we give jobs to political cowardly hacks why not give this guy a good paying city,state,county job? Thanks to him for helping our brothers on CPD out allowing them to go home after their tour,and not in a box!! Rahm you there? Bruce? Toni? Let's go get the application and HIREhim immediately, forget the paper awards take a major action a job!
Thank You Mr. Robinson.
Put this dude in the next academy class. He's done more than half the coppers that I know on the watch.
we need more people like him out there. Great job sir.
This guy is a true hero undaunted by the circumstances at hand. I was working that night and en route to that 10-1 with my partner when it was called off. We were first on-scene at the offender's residence. This guy not only deserves some serious recognition from the department but Walgreen's as well. Thanks for your help. I can only hope for someone like you if the chips were down like that.
Thank you Mr. Robinson for assisting our officers. You did a very brave and admirable thing.
And that, ladies and Gentlemen, is the definition of a hero.
Vote Rham He will gave Mr.Walgreens a job and championship ring
Not even a job well done from our illustrious mayor or Sup on air....c'mon, one of our own saves a kid off duty & it's election business as usual even tho this copper gives this city a moral boost with his interview!
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/11162386-good-samaritans-pull-teen-from-burning-suv/#.VOkwRw5CZOs.mailto
Vote for Rham and well all benefit
Hes help us with the retro and new cars
Thank God no policeman was killed. Thank you sir!
Ray Robinson should be recognized with a plaque at least by the F.O.P... And it should be covered by the media as a positive outcome to a possible execution of 2 officers by a initially a unarmed offender who got hold of a officers gun. Instead they would prefer to cover a offender shot by the police..These newspapers are pathetic and I refuse to subscribe to either paper. We'll see if F.O.P at least thanks this hero who jeopardized his life in order to prevent a possible murder.. at least something positive in Chicago..
"They need help. They don't have this. And I knew the one cop was hurt," a soft-spoken Robinson, who is about 5 foot 6 and 130 pounds, said in an interview Sunday. "I just knew they needed help."
Thank you, Sir.
God bless you and keep you always, Mr. Robinson.
You are one hell of a big man in our eyes.
God bless him
Always carry a taser, might be a pain sometimes but a much better alternative than brawling with these mutts!
I suppose the Ferguson crowd expects the cops to just lay there and die in this situation?
Thank God for the good citizen!
I think those two coppers will be his friend forever
I live right by this Walgreens and I shop there all the time. I'm happy to here a citizen got involved to help
Out my brothers in blue. Next time I see the worker I will have to thank him for his help.
Also anyone know anything about shots fired off of Clark and summerdale on feb 21st. All I know is several casing were found.
Give this guy a city job, it may be a step down however.
Give the Walgreen's worker a medal. In my book, he's right up there with Lee Marvin and John Wayne.
mr robinson you sir are a hero thankyou
hey rahmbo step to the plate and offer this person a police officer job
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Not even a job well done from our illustrious mayor or Sup on air....c'mon, one of our own saves a kid off duty & it's election business as usual even tho this copper gives this city a moral boost with his interview!
2/23/2015 09:32:00 AM
Not a LEO here. Couldn't agree more. The off duty officer and Mr. Robinson make me proud to be a Chicagoan which is a rare thing to feel these days. Thank you gentleman, as well as all first responders who make selfless sacrifices each and every day, most of which go unnoticed. I am honored to call this city home along side all of you.
I love heroes......Thank you Mr. Ray Robinson. The city needs to reward this hero. Dinner will be on me.....gift card on the way. Wish I could do more.
It's well known throughout the convenience and drugstore industry that you don't fuck with Walgreen's employees.
It's just a losing proposition.
Well done.
Somebody should start one of those Kickstarter campaigns (I would, but I don't know how). Those white lib dibs gave that dude from Detroit a new car and over $100k cash because he walked a few miles to work. Surely this guy could get something!
A good man came forward.
Routine job that turned to sh-t in a hurry.
Let the unknowing protest.
Keep the good guy's above ground.
Keep Mr.Robinson in your thoughts.
There are others like him out there.
Thankfully.
Thank you sir.
I'm sure that this sentiment is expressed by the 'entire' department.
Forever thankful and forever in my prayers! God bless you always!
Civilian here.
Just wondering whether the Reverend and Fr. Phlager will have Mr. Robinson over to Operation PUSH this Saturday?????????????????
Naw, don't think so.
You did a wonderful job, Mr. Robinson, and
you deserve all the accolades that have been bestowed upon you. Next time I'm in the area, I will make it a point to stop into that Walgreens and shake his hand. I hope many CPD officers will do the same.
God bless you sir!
Hate to second guess,but if theres 2 POs and one gets disarmed why doesn't the other one blow out the offenders brains?Hey,glad no ones hurt seriously,and fantastic job by the civilian hero,but the correct strategy needs to be brought up.
That kids a Champ! And lets not forget the 2 coppers great job all the way around! 010 2nd watch garbage remover
Glad that both my fellow officers will recover from this vicious attack. The Manager is a hero to all of us and should be recognized for his heroic actions.
JG, you have to get mean like Robo Cop.
Did the shoplifter have any Skittles? Where is his 8th grade graduation photo. He was just surrendering and the Walgreens guy jumped him. Hey Kathleen Zellner, Loevy Brothers, where are you jackals on this one?
Take heart officers, there are others around that would help. Maybe not enough, but we are out here. Some of us even CCW.
Unlike the fucking dirt bags at 4550 N. Clarendon. Security calls in a wanted man and my partner and I have to call a 10-1 while Ding and Dong security guards sit there watching us wrestle until help arrives. Now we are both IOD. Thanks ass holes. Now I'm off for 6 weeks over it.
What type of holster was the officer using? I bet it was not the one that he trained on in the academy.
He buddy, stop second guessing, the cop had level 3 holster. The offender knew holster, guns and how to get it. They ran up against the worst scenario and are lucky to be alive.
Say a prayer for the cops and a thank you to the guy from walgreens.
He would be an asset to the department if they had him join us. He already has the heart. Thank you Mr. Robinson.
To 2.42am,,,,,go fuck yourself, it was a level 3 holster, the pos had MP training in the army, that's how he knew what to do.
All you Monday morning QBs can just bugged off
Hes a hero.
Yes indeed, thank God he did jump in. I know a lot of citizens read this blog. If you ever see an officer fighting with an offender then join in. Don't just stand around and do nothing. Sure we wear a neat uniform. But that doesn't mean we are super heroes. We are just like you.
May God bless and keep you and your family safe Mr Robinson! From a sister in blue.
Mr. Robinson than you so much for stepping up to the plate. There is no doubt in my mind that if you didn't intervene then we may have to attend two funerals. Thank God you intervened.
Ok for the last time THE HOLSTER WAS A LEVEL 3! it's not a bank vault. Your gun can still come out. So stfu and quit Monday morning quarterbacking.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
This man should be exempt from any movers and parkers in Chicago for the rest of his life.
2/23/2015 06:03:00 AM
Get the plate to me at finance...and I'll make sure my fellow mouth breathers give him a pass.
/guy on a bike in the yellow jacket.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Always carry a taser, might be a pain sometimes but a much better alternative than brawling with these mutts!
2/23/2015 11:26:00 AM
TASER is okay...
Get a Stun Gun. Just have to Stick the fucker with it.
No chance of missing because they try to dodge.
Good guy not many like him deserves an award or a job not many people have the stones to step up and do what he did this is an honorable man.
At the very least, this hero Mr. Robinson ought to be given a city car with police mars lights and a siren and be given the right to blow thru red lights and stop signs like Rahm does.
What a hero!!!
See how good can overcome evil when good people do something!!
It's not celebrated to have balls like it used to be, or to stick your neck out for others, with nothing in it for you.
Don't worry about the mayor, the sup or any other "the" besides the working police who were touched by what this man did to help our own...that could have been any of us. We know where he works. We know his name. There is no shortage of off duty, and on duty, POs driving through that area. Stop by and ask to speak with him. Leave a note or a card for the guy. Order lunch for him and have it sent to him. Something. If we care about what he did, we can show him, never mind the people who don't care. We should make this guy tired of shaking cops hands and getting warm words and appreciation. As much as we're treated like crap, we should be clear on how to treat other people with respect.
The Japanese in WWII averaged 5'4" but kicked ass..
Uhmmm, better double check your history book on that...
Heh...
A man who did what is anathema to the prog-tard squat to pee crowd like sparkle-farts, Rahm al-Ghoul, Zorn, Brown and many others...
He stepped up like a man and got into the fight to make what could have been tragically wrong, most blessedly right.
The moral backbone to take action like this is an ability the liberal progressive is trying desperately to drive from the American Male psyche.
In case none of you have noticed, the very ideal of "American Manliness" is under attack.
So are "manly" institutions like the Military and Public Safety.
These are THE places where the REAL hard choices are made.
Not the places where a hollow-assed make believe "community activist" cum lapsed lawyer/do nothing state senator/way over his head U.S. President and his flunky chief of staff cum mayor/wanna-be Chicago neighbor tough guy mayor generate copious media spin to their benefit.
Jump into the bloody Chicago shit-mud and get in the fight like Mr. Robinson did...
Lol...
Or is it that fighting, bleeding and possibly dying at the hands of one of these monsterous urban goblins a fate reserved only for the peed-on peons, surviving middle class rabble and first responder churls?
We thank you for the lives of our brothers Mr. Robinson.
A little man with some hard bark and a big heart.
Thank god he was there, a hero that should be rewarded. Not with a bs plague, or the trained porpoises in the city council clapping and giving accolades. Nope not going to do, give him a nice city job, that would show respect for his actions!You could replace former felon alderman, the former stick up many who had george ryan expunge his record right walter burnett?Give him this cushy spot "change we could believe in"!
Mr. Robinson:
Great job! If you get hosed by Walgreens, I hope the brethren of the CPD makes sure that you're compensated with another job!
FOP and Rahm: are you listening? What more do you want? I'd want him on my side!
It's up to you: the men/women of law enforcement to insist that the FOP do something for him.
If you can't get behind this, shame on you!
Someone maybe could set up an account on gogetfundingdotcom to accept donations for Walgreen guy as a thankyou for his heroic action. Just sayin'....
I hate to say it, but some copper will come along and treat this guy like a total POS when he needs the assistance of the police. As a whole, we'll never be able to repay this man for what he's done for us, but someone will ruin his relationship with the police.
Let's collect and get this guy a nice vacation. If we all pitched in a dollar he'll have enough to take his family along. Maybe our FOP can organize something and officially thank this guy and his efforts in assisting they officers. Award perhaps?
How come this isn't being broadcast OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER again on the Chicago TV Media??
This guy Robinson deserves recognition and the attitude some in blue have that "no one cares for the coppers out there" should be dropped.
A VERY positive story and a great outcome. Something that needs to resonate in ALL of Chicago (and suburbs).
>>>Anonymous said...
Vote for Rham and well all benefit
Hes help us with the retro and new cars
2/23/2015 09:47:00 AM>>>
You are either sarcastic, drunk, incredibly stupid, a kid playing around or any combination there of.
If you are a adult P.O. and don't understand that the retro-money was ours all along and was a tool used to manipulate us while the city collected interest and that vehicles should not be part of a contract then you probably have your next beloved retro-check spent already.
Great job, SIR!!!
Knock off the shit with FOP doing right by this guy. Their budget of 10 K at Ruth Chris is tapped out for Feb.
Mybe Shield can get the kitchen food for a benifit from the Hyatt on Chicago and Michigan Heard he runs the employee cafe there, eating there twice a day and on days RDO.
FOP has no shame in not doing good for this hero from Walgreen. Rahm is tight with the Walgreen family. After Daley blew town, Walgreen again started to sell alchol. Daley gave them a good screwing years ago and they pulled the product.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Unlike the fucking dirt bags at 4550 N. Clarendon. Security calls in a wanted man and my partner and I have to call a 10-1 while Ding and Dong security guards sit there watching us wrestle until help arrives. Now we are both IOD. Thanks ass holes. Now I'm off for 6 weeks over it.
2/23/2015 05:40:00 PM
THIS!
Responding to these fucked up places where security and staff stands back to be witnesses against the Police when they have to tussle with an unmedicated "Big Crazy" who's chewed through his restraints and crawled across the ceiling and took a shit in the fastest turning fan...
These places always call in about a "client" bopping a staffer.
"Wanted Person"
Yeah right...
They always manage to get coppers hurt over silly shit.
The correct answer is starving these bad places of Police response.
Any coppers with these bad places on their beat should keep a bound copy of ILCS that governs licensure and spells out the lawful duties and obligations of staff and management at these places.
>flip-flip-flip!<
Read the law to their ignorant asses and sic their regulatory body on them.
There used to be a "Field Lieutenant" type critter to deal with silly shit like that.
Sorry...
You'll have to depend on that tender, unproven, green-as-freshly-laid monkey shit Sergeant to do right by you.
Heal well Office...
The front office nitwits WILL ring your phone bugging you about your return date because nobody is volunteering to work a beat that probably has nothing but these bad places on it.
Kudos to that guy for helping those coppers out... Some policemen would have run in the other direction.... Sad but true
In the cops' defense, it's pretty hard to pick yourself up from being passed out under a table at Bourbon St. and respond to a robbery call within 5 minutes. Should probably just radio the Walgreens clerks for backup in advance next time. "Hey Russ, it's CPD again...we're on our way but we're barely awake, make sure to get your butt out there as soon as the SHTF"
Glad this worked out for all the good guys, CPD and non-CPD alike. Too bad Walgreens prohibits CCW for its staff. Know this, we're out there. Just drove past a squad parked with a driver's door open. Suspicious, especially with the ambush shootings that have happened recently. Slowed down to look. Fortunately nothing going on.
We are watching too...trained and aware.
Signed, NAC (not a cop)
My respect for all of you in blue. Thanks for all the kind words.
Watch Walgreen's fuck with him for getting involved.
Did anyone read the article? Stop calling him a kid and offering him a job. He is 48 years old. He does not need the headache of this city.
Was the offender a "gentle giant" like liberals like to call them ?
2/23/2015 04:43:00 AM
No, he was a white guy.
Hoping Walgreen's has the sense to pony up for a TV spot making Mr. Robinson a nationally-known hero.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
My respect for all of you in blue. Thanks for all the kind words.
2/24/2015 10:39:00 AM
If that's you, sir, thank you again.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Glad this worked out for all the good guys, CPD and non-CPD alike. Too bad Walgreens prohibits CCW for its staff. Know this, we're out there. Just drove past a squad parked with a driver's door open. Suspicious, especially with the ambush shootings that have happened recently. Slowed down to look. Fortunately nothing going on.
We are watching too...trained and aware.
Signed, NAC (not a cop)
2/24/2015 10:10:00 AM
Appreciate the thought, but please dial 911 before you do anything else.
Thank you for helping out and potentially saving at least a few lives that day. You're a hero, and you deserve to be recognized for your effort. I'm too lazy/uninformed to start a gofundme campaign, but I'd gladly donate if someone else takes the initiative. We need more good citizens like yourself to step up and help when help is needed, or just to stand up to criminal scum. Thank you again for your heroic actions, and I hope the city/FOP does the right thing and recognizes you in some way. You risked your life and safety to help out two officers when they were in need. Your selfless actions deserve praise and recognition by the media, the city, the department, and Walgreen's. I wish nothing but good things for you from this point forward. If the situation presents itself where you are needed again, I have faith that you will again do the right thing. Well done and keep fighting the good fight. We need all the help we can get.
Thank you mr.robinson for being an angel. You will always be a hero in my book . Thank you for being an amazing and wonderful human being . God bless you!
Ray said...
Did anyone read the article? Stop calling him a kid and offering him a job. He is 48 years old. He does not need the headache of this city.
2/24/2015 11:38:00 AM
48? He's a kid to me.
You all are so great
Ray here
Ray Robinson is a true hero.
Come on,Mr.Mayor. You love press conferences,hold one and honor this man.
That goes for the FOP,too.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Glad this worked out for all the good guys, CPD and non-CPD alike. Too bad Walgreens prohibits CCW for its staff. Know this, we're out there. Just drove past a squad parked with a driver's door open. Suspicious, especially with the ambush shootings that have happened recently. Slowed down to look. Fortunately nothing going on.
We are watching too...trained and aware.
Signed, NAC (not a cop)
2/24/2015 10:10:00 AM
Appreciate the thought, but please dial 911 before you do anything else.
2/24/2015 06:21:00 PM
Not to worry sir. I call 911 regularly, because I actually pay attention and notice things. I wouldn't intervene unless it was a case like this, but in this case 911 wouldn't help any more than 911 during a hold-up. I sign NAC and I mean it. Just know that while there are guys who want to see harm come to you, there are plenty who do not.
Still, NAC. (But quite a few years in the military...)
I personally went into that walgreens to shake Mr. Robinsons hand and thank him for helping my buddies and most probably saving their lives. He was obviously still shaken up. . . He told me he received a broken rib and messed up one of his knees in the struggle. We should have a benefit for him. . No doubt about it. . Thanks again Mr. Robinson!
There are plenty of Mr. Robinsons' around this city who have family and friends who are LEOs. We want nothing but you guys and gals to get home safely. Many of us have our CCWs and are willing to help if the need arises. We understand the need to dial 911 first as we are not sworn to protect and serve. BUT, do know that if any officer is in distress and they are in need of help, we will do what we need to in order to help.
It is true that many officers treat civilians like shit. For whatever reason that may be. But, that is a minority and we know this. The point is, no man or woman who signs on the line to patrol these messed up streets should be left alone in a situation like this. Hats off to you guys.
Pure hero. As I've said before, I hope I can do the right thing if the situation ever emerges. Know this: there are those of us who have your back. We may look like all the rest, except we will BE THERE when the chips are down. Be safe.
No Ray. Thank you for helping us.
This incident should have been all over the news. The offender should be in hell with Michael Brown!
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