Security guard hurt after confrontation with alleged shoplifters at Olympia Fields Walmart: police

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Security guard hurt after confrontation with alleged shoplifters at Olympia Fields Walmart: police
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An incident at Walmart in Olympia Fields left a woman injured after she 'more than likely' hit her head, the police department said.

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. -- A woman was injured inside a south suburban store after a confrontation on Saturday, police said."Everybody was rushing, screaming, yelling, dropping carts, keys, purses," said John Robinson, an employee at the store.WATCH: Police give update after woman injured at Olympia Fields WalmartAn incident at Walmart in Olympia Fields left a woman injured after she "more than likely" hit her head, the police department said.

When police arrived, they found a woman with a wound to her head. She was taken to the hospital and has already been released, police said. Police said they believe the struggle started when the victim, who is a security guard at the store, confronted alleged shoplifters."This is unbelievable," said shopper Ken Gersch."I'm in shock. I come here all the time. Matter fact I was just here yesterday shopping."

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