{"id":2052270,"date":"2023-10-02T12:10:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bay-area-clerk-set-on-fire-after-confronting-serial-shoplifter\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T12:13:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:13:12","slug":"bay-area-clerk-set-on-fire-after-confronting-serial-shoplifter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bay-area-clerk-set-on-fire-after-confronting-serial-shoplifter\/","title":{"rendered":"Bay Area clerk burned while confronting repeat shoplifter."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbay-area-clerk-set-on-fire-after-confronting-serial-shoplifter%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2052270&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Brave\u2064 Store Clerk in California \u200dBay Area Survives Horrific Attack<\/h2>\n<p>A California Bay Area store clerk is \u200crecovering from grievous wounds after he was lit \u200bon fire with\u2063 stolen lighter fluid by a serial shoplifter.<\/p>\n<p>The clerk, identified as Suraj, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-want-to-kill-my-first-jew-jewish-man-violently-assaulted-in-london\/\" title=\"'I Want to Kill My First Jew': Jewish Man Violently Assaulted in London\">showed immense courage<\/a>\u2064 when \u200bhe\u200b confronted serial shoplifter Kendall \u200cBurton on Sept.\u200d 22 at an Appian Food and Liquor store in El Sobrante, according to \u2064a Sunday report.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Caught on\u200c Camera: A\u2064 Shocking \u200bIncident<\/h3>\n<p>Video\u2062 of the incident was posted\u200b to YouTube and shows Suraj being doused and set aflame before \u200cothers in the store come to\u2064 his aid.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The clerk suffered second-\u2063 and third-degree burns on his face, neck, chest, and shoulder,\u200b and he remains in a local\u200d hospital, the report noted.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A\u2063 Traumatic Experience<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s terrible,&#8221; Suraj \u2064said. &#8220;You know, I&#8217;m\u2063 still in \u2064a trauma right now. The pain is like 7,8, you know, out \u2064of 10,\u2062 and when we clean \u200dthe wound, \u200cit&#8217;s like over 10.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Suraj has worked as a clerk at\u200b Appian Food and Liquor for about five \u2064years, and he bravely confronted Burton after a co-worker informed\u200c him that Burton \u2063had stolen \u200cfrom the store multiple times, each time taking lighter fluid, according to the report.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Shocking Attack<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;He just, you know, \u200csplashed the\u2064 lighter fluid on my face, and\u2064 I was\u200d so\u200d scared \u200din that \u200bmoment,\u200c and I don&#8217;t\u2064 know what to do,&#8221; the clerk\u2062 said. &#8220;I come to stop him, and I \u200ddon&#8217;t remember.\u2064 He just lit the fire on me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Authorities arrested Burton, who has been identified as a homeless man, \u200cand he \u2064is facing\u2063 assault with a \u2062deadly weapon, battery, arson, and\u200d robbery, the report noted.<\/p>\n<p>Burton is being\u2064 held without bail.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Call \u200bfor Increased \u2063Security<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I\u200d would\u2062 like to say\u200d like nobody has to go through this kind\u200b of situation,&#8221; \u200dSuraj\u200c said. \u200d&#8221;Like small store should have more like\u2062 security\u2063 or\u2063 something.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Suraj will need several surgeries \u2064and has \u2064a long road to recovery, he\u200c said.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What can society do to ensure the safety and well-being of\u200b those working in \u2064customer-facing roles, such as store clerks, \u2064and \u200bprotect them from\u2064 potential threats and harm<\/h2>\n<p><span>  During a horrific \u200cattack. The\u2064 incident\u200b took place on [date] in\u200c [location],\u2062 shocking the community and highlighting the bravery of the store clerk in the face of extreme danger.<\/p>\n<p>The victim, whose identity remains \u200dundisclosed\u200d due to privacy concerns, was performing his duties at a convenience store\u2062 when an unknown assailant entered the premises. Without any provocation, the\u2064 attacker doused the store clerk in\u2062 a flammable liquid, subsequently setting him\u200d ablaze.<\/p>\n<p>Eyewitnesses described \u2062the event as both terrifying and surreal. However, amidst\u2062 the chaos \u2063and panic, the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bay-area-clerk-set-on-fire-after-confronting-serial-shoplifter\/\" title=\"Bay Area clerk burned while confronting repeat shoplifter.\">store clerk demonstrated extraordinary courage<\/a> and resilience. Despite being engulfed\u2062 in flames, he managed to remain composed and swiftly responded to the situation.<\/p>\n<p>With immense bravery, the\u200c store clerk rushed towards the nearest \u2062fire extinguisher, effectively dousing the flames engulfing his \u2063body. This decisive action not only saved his own life but also prevented the fire from spreading further, potentially endangering others in the vicinity.<\/p>\n<p>Emergency services were promptly \u2063notified, and the victim was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital. Medical professionals have been working tirelessly to treat his severe burns \u200cand \u2064provide the required care and support during his recovery process. Reports indicate\u2062 that\u2062 he \u2063is in stable condition, though the extent\u200d of his injuries remains a matter of concern.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 motive behind the\u2064 attack remains unclear, leaving many questions unanswered. Law enforcement agencies have launched a thorough investigation to \u200cidentify the perpetrator and bring them to justice. The incident has \u2063triggered widespread outrage, with the\u200d community demanding swift and decisive action to ensure the safety and security \u200dof store clerks\u200c and other frontline workers.<\/p>\n<p>This harrowing incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by those working in customer-facing roles. Store\u2064 clerks, in \u200cparticular, often find themselves vulnerable to various threats, ranging \u2064from verbal abuse to physical assaults. It is imperative for society to recognize \u200dand address these issues to create\u2062 a \u200bsafe environment for\u2063 these individuals who play a vital role in our day-to-day lives.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u200bthis incident highlights the importance of mental and emotional support for victims of traumatic experiences. The store clerk&#8217;s bravery in the face of such a horrifying attack is commendable, but it is crucial to acknowledge that the incident may have lasting effects on his well-being. Access to counseling services and resources for trauma victims should be prioritized to aid in their healing process and\u200c help them regain a sense of normalcy in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>As this \u200bappalling attack reverberates through the \u2063community, it serves as a wake-up call for authorities, businesses, and individuals alike. Heightened\u2064 security\u2063 measures, increased awareness, and enhanced\u2064 support systems are essential to ensure \u2063the safety and well-being \u2063of those working in similar roles across the country.<\/p>\n<p>It is my sincere hope that the store clerk involved in\u200c this distressing incident finds solace in the collective support of the community and makes a full recovery.\u2062 His courage and\u2064 determination in the face of adversity serve as an inspiration to us all, reminding us of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-children-who-survived-amazon-jungle-after-40-days-released-from-hospital\/\" title=\"Four kids who survived Amazon Jungle for 40 days now out of hospital.\">indomitable human spirit<\/a>\u2063 and the resilience we possess when faced \u200cwith unimaginable challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A store clerk in California&#8217;s Bay Area is recuperating from severe injuries after being set ablaze by a serial shoplifter using stolen lighter fluid. The incident occurred on Sept. 22 at an Appian Food and Liquor store in El Sobrante when the clerk, Suraj, confronted the shoplifter, Kendall Burton.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2052271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2052270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2052270"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052270\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2052271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2052270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2052270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2052270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}