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Walmart employee in Quebec hit by vehicle after customer allegedly enraged by COVID-19 policies

A security guard employed by a Walmart in Quebec is in critical condition this morning after being struck by a vehicle by an allegedly enraged customer.

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Police in Sherbrooke, Que., said that the incident took place Saturday evening, after a couple attempted to enter the store together.

The suspect was then told that only one person per vehicle was allowed to enter the store at one time.

The policy, which is aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, reportedly made the male suspect very frustrated, leading to an altercation in the Walmart parking lot.

Police spokesman Martin Carrier said the suspect allegedly became frustrated after leaving the store, leading to an altercation in the parking lot.

“At a certain moment, the frustrated client ran directly into the employee with his vehicle, even dragging him on the hood for several metres,” Martin Carrier, police spokesperson said.

The 35-year-old guard suffered a serious head injury during the incident.

The couple left the scene but were later arrested at a nearby residence.

The 25-year-old suspect was expected to appear in court on Sunday, where he could face charges of armed assault with a vehicle, aggravated assault and hit-and-run.

-With files from The Canadian Press



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