San Francisco Walgreens Employee Arrested for Alleged Stabbing of Shoplifting Suspect

Guang Hong faces assault charges after a confrontation with Larry Whitlock escalated into violence outside a Castro Street store.

The incident occurred early Wednesday morning when Larry Whitlock allegedly shoplifted from the 24-hour Walgreens on Castro Street in San Francisco.
Guang Hong, a Walgreens employee, and a security guard followed Whitlock outside, leading to a verbal confrontation that turned physical.
Surveillance footage shows multiple altercations between the two, culminating in Hong allegedly stabbing Whitlock in the eye.
Whitlock was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and cited for petty theft and battery, while Hong was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and remains in custody without bond.
The case has reignited discussions about retail worker safety, shoplifting laws, and the legal boundaries of self-defense.