{"id":2057069,"date":"2023-10-05T18:34:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T22:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/store-clerk-set-on-fire-by-alleged-shoplifter-in-northern-california\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T18:38:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T22:38:09","slug":"store-clerk-set-on-fire-by-alleged-shoplifter-in-northern-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/store-clerk-set-on-fire-by-alleged-shoplifter-in-northern-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoplifter in Northern California allegedly sets store clerk on fire."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fstore-clerk-set-on-fire-by-alleged-shoplifter-in-northern-california%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=2057069&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>A\u200d Store Clerk Confronts Alleged Shoplifter and Gets Set on \u200dFire<\/h2>\n<p>In a \u200dshocking\u200b incident in Northern California on \u200cSeptember 22, a store clerk bravely confronted\u2064 an alleged shoplifter, only to\u2063 be set \u200bon \u200cfire. The Contra\u200b Costa County Sheriff&#8217;s Department reported that the suspect, \u200dKendall Burton,\u200d has been arrested and\u2064 is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/store-clerk-set-on-fire-by-alleged-shoplifter-in-northern-california\/\" title=\"Shoplifter in Northern California allegedly sets store clerk on fire.\">facing multiple charges including assault<\/a>, battery, arson, robbery,\u200d and\u200b mayhem. \u200dThis\u2063 horrifying incident took \u200cplace at a convenience store on Appian Way in El\u200b Sobrante, just outside San Francisco.<\/p>\n<h3>Deputies\u2064 Respond to Distress Call<\/h3>\n<p>At approximately 9:04 p.m., deputies\u200c received a distress \u200bcall regarding a shoplifter at the convenience store. The department&#8217;s spokesperson, Jimmy Lee, informed The Epoch Times about the incident.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/hundreds-of-businesses-strike-in-california-city-demanding-crime-reduction-public-safety-measures-5499903?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Hundreds\u2064 of Businesses Strike in California City Demanding Crime Reduction\u200b Measures<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/27\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/hundreds-of-businesses-strike-in-california-city-demanding-crime-reduction-public-safety-measures-5499903?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-crime-stats-may-be-inaccurate-because-of-unreported-incidents-5485028?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>California Crime Stats May Be Inaccurate Because of Unreported Incidents<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/1\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-crime-stats-may-be-inaccurate-because-of-unreported-incidents-5485028?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The confrontation escalated when the suspect poured lighter fluid on\u2063 the store clerk and set him ablaze. The victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have identified the suspect as Kendall \u2062Burton, a transient from\u200c El Sobrante with\u2063 prior outstanding warrants. \u2063It is clear that the clerk&#8217;s heroic actions put him in grave danger.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">The clerk, known as Suraj, is now out of danger and\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-haiti-assassinated-wednesday\/\" title=\"President of Haiti Assassinated Wednesday\">receiving medical treatment<\/a>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/suraj-to-recover-and-get-back-to-normal-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoFundMe page<\/a> has been set up to support him, \u200band it has already raised an impressive $51,817 \u200bout of the $100,000 goal \u200cas of October 4, 4 p.m.<\/div>\n<p>Suraj&#8217;s wife, Sabeena Parajuli,\u200b expressed their overwhelming mental \u200ctrauma and the financial burden of medical procedures. They are\u2064 seeking assistance\u200b to cover the mounting medical bills.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What charges does\u200c the perpetrator, Kendall Burton, face for his actions<\/h2>\n<p><span>  &#8220;><\/p>\n<p>          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/video-shows-man-setting-home-on-fire-after-allegedly-stealing-bottle-of-wine-from-convenience-store_4010433.html?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/09\/23\/home-fire-related-3-120x68.jpg\" alt=\"Video Shows Man\u2064 Setting Home on Fire After Allegedly Stealing Bottle of Wine from Convenience Store\" title=\"Video Shows Man Setting Home on Fire \u200cAfter Allegedly Stealing Bottle of Wine from \u2063Convenience Store\" width=\"120\" height=\"68\"><\/p>\n<p>          <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Deputies received a call about a shoplifter and \u200ca store clerk who \u2062confronted the suspect,&#8221; Lee said. &#8220;During their\u2063 interaction, the suspect lit\u2062 the clerk on fire and fled the scene.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Store Clerk Suffers Severe Injuries<\/h3>\n<p>The store clerk, \u2062whose name has not been released, suffered severe burn injuries as a result\u2064 of the attack. They were immediately transported to a nearby hospital\u200b for medical treatment.\u200d The extent of their injuries\u200c has not been disclosed.\u200d<\/p>\n<h3>Police Launch Investigation<\/h3>\n<p>The Contra\u200b Costa \u2064County \u200bSheriff&#8217;s Department has \u200claunched an \u2062investigation into the incident. &#8220;We are working diligently\u200c to gather all the necessary information and evidence to build a strong case against the suspect,&#8221; Lee stated. &#8220;We want to ensure justice is served.&#8221;\u200d\u2063<\/p>\n<h3>Community Outraged by\u200d\u2060 Attack<\/h3>\n<p>The local community has been outraged by\u2063 the brutal \u200battack on the store \u2064clerk. Many residents have expressed their\u200c shock and anger at the incident. Several community members have organized\u2063 fundraising efforts\u2062 to support the injured store clerk and their family during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>Local authorities have advised the public to remain vigilant and\u2063 report any suspicious activity or information related to the incident. \u2064They are urging witnesses to come forward and provide any details that could\u200d assist in the investigation.\u200d\u2060<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The brave store clerk&#8217;s confrontation with an alleged shoplifter \u2063turned tragic when they were set on fire. As the investigation unfolds, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deputy-marshal-and-2nd-man-killed-woman-wounded-during-drug-investigation-shooting\/\" title=\"Deputy Marshal and Another Fatally Shot, Woman Injured in Drug Probe Shooting\">community stands united<\/a> in condemning this\u2062 heinous \u2064act and supporting the \u200cinjured clerk. The perpetrator, Kendall Burton, now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/1-dead-several-injured-after-car-strikes-crowd-in-texas\/\" title=\"1 dead, several injured after car strikes crowd in Texas\">faces multiple charges<\/a> for his \u2063actions, \u200cand the authorities are determined to seek justice for the victim and their family.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sept. 22, a store clerk in Northern California was set ablaze when confronting a suspected shoplifter. The Contra Costa County Sheriff&#8217;s Department reported that Kendall Burton, 38, has been arrested and is currently held without bail at the Martinez Detention Facility. 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