Flint Township Macy’s attack suspect apprehended

10July 2020

A suspect in the assault of a Flint Township Macy's department store manager has actually been arrested, according to cops records.

Damire Canell Palmer

(Photo: Flint Township Police)The suspect, Damire Canell Palmer, an 18-year-old Mount Morris guy, remained in custody Thursday night. A Michigan State Police background check says Palmer was detained on suspicion of felony assault and misdemeanor retail fraud. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton stated on June 26 that Palmer was charged but not in custody with intent to do

excellent physical harm in an attack at about 5:30 p.m. June 15 on a Macy's supervisor who was operating in the men's clothes section. Security video from Macy's apparently reveals Palmer walking the shop before he approaches and punches the 50-year-old manager in the head from behind. The blow knocks the male to the floor, authorities stated.

The video likewise presumably shows Palmer continuing to strike the manager before Palmer exits the store. Public talk about social media suggested the shop supervisor made a racial slur prior to the attack. The supervisor is white; the suspect is Black.

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(Photo: Twitter) Leyton said investigators stopped working to uncover proof of justification or racial comments.” This was an unprovoked attack on a Macy's staff member, “Leyton said June 26 when revealing the charge.” This habits, as seen on the video, is unacceptable, it is criminal and it can not be permitted.

“We don't believe any racial slur was made by the store manager, and even if there had actually been, it does not excuse nor justify the assault by Mr. Palmer,” he stated.

Video of the attack went viral and drew remarks from President Trump suggesting the worker was attacked since of his race and asking “Where are the protesters?” as demonstrators across the country continued holding protests over the death of George Floyd after a police officer knelt on his neck throughout an arrest May 25.

Records from the 67th District Court in Genesee County, where Palmer's case will be heard, say the warrant for his arrest is canceled since Friday, which the case has actually been sent to the courtroom.

Information on when he'll be arraigned was not instantly offered.

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