A violent outburst inside a Simi Valley Target left multiple people injured and fueled fresh outrage over public safety after a man allegedly attacked a woman at random and then turned on anyone who tried to stop him.
According to the Simi Valley Police Department, officers were called to the Target store at 51 Tierra Rejada Road around 6 p.m. on Wednesday after reports of a disturbance that quickly spiraled into chaos according to KTLA.
Investigators said 34-year-old Rejean Tabor walked into the store and moments later allegedly began choking a female customer who was standing at a checkout counter.
Police later determined the woman did not know Tabor.
As loss prevention employees and shoppers rushed to rescue the victim, authorities said Tabor allegedly attacked the people intervening, including a juvenile.
The confrontation spread through the store as customers struggled to stop him.
Video captured part of the violent scene, showing Tabor grappling with multiple people in the clothing section.
The footage shows at least two women being knocked to the ground while two men repeatedly confronted and wrestled with him.
A young girl could also be seen standing dangerously close to one of the ongoing struggles.
With the situation escalating, Target employees initiated an emergency evacuation while officers responded.
Police said Tabor was later found in the grocery section, where he had allegedly begun throwing merchandise.
Officers took him into custody.
Several customers, including the juvenile, suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene before being released, authorities said.
The woman who was initially attacked was taken to a local hospital by family members. As of Thursday, she remained in stable condition.
Tabor was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail on suspicion of attempted murder, burglary, assault, battery and cruelty or unjustifiable pain to a minor.
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The shocking incident sparked anger online, with many commenters voicing frustration over crime and public safety.
“Let’s thank the judge that keeps putting this guy back on the streets,” one commenter wrote.
“Under Karen Bass, he will be released within 24 hours …. That’s the reality of Los Angeles,” another claimed. “Keep voting Democrat,” a third noted.
Others praised those who stepped in to stop the attack, with one commenter writing, “Shout out to the girl that was on the guy hitting him to let her go.”
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