Dozens of robberies have been reported at pot shops across the state. Those robberies have become more violent, and recently -- deadly. FOX13
Pot shop employee gets pistol whipped by robbery suspect, owners speak out over rising violence
As more and more criminals target these cash-based shops, store owners say not everyone can afford armed guards putting a target on those left unprotected."I was vacuuming this area, he just stormed in the door with a gun went straight to my face and asked for the money and to put in the bag very fast," Pham said.Pham has two staples in his head, the aftermath of his fight or flight instincts kicking in, but rather than caving, he fought.
Surveillance videos showing the violence are being handed to police left and right as nearly 80 armed robberies have been reported across Western Washington since January.
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