A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder and other related offenses after a security guard was fatally stabbed at Macy’s department store in Center City, Philadelphia. The incident occurred on Monday morning inside the store located at 13th and Market streets.
The suspect, Tyrone Garcell Tunnell, was initially stopped by security after attempting to steal several hats from the store. The hats were recovered, and Tunnell was let go. However, he returned to the store about 15 minutes later and fatally stabbed one of the guards, identified as 27-year-old Eric Harrison. Another guard, 23-year-old Christian Mitchell, intervened and suffered injuries to his face and arm.
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Court documents reveal that Tunnell has been arrested more than a dozen times for retail theft, robbery, and drug offenses in various counties across the region, including Philadelphia and Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery.
After the incident, Tunnell fled the scene but was later apprehended at the Somerset SEPTA station in the Kensington section of the city. He was positively identified by witnesses.
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has charged Tunnell with Murder, Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Possession of an Instrument of Crime, Tampering with Evidence, and Retail Theft.
Macy’s, which has been heavily affected by retail theft, released a statement expressing their heartbreak over the incident. The store will remain closed temporarily as they cooperate with law enforcement on the investigation.
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The victim’s mother, Dawn Fobbs, described her son Eric Harrison as her best friend and expressed her shock and disbelief at the tragedy.
Macy’s has not announced when they expect the store to reopen. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of retail theft in Center City, with the particular Macy’s location reporting over 250 theft incidents this year alone.
Law enforcement authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident, working to ensure the safety and well-being of customers and colleagues at Macy’s and other retail establishments in the area.
