Shoplifter Arrested After Stabbing Guard in El Paso

A shoplifting incident escalated into violence Tuesday afternoon at an Albertsons supermarket in West El Paso, where a security guard was stabbed while attempting to apprehend the suspect. The assault occurred at approximately 12:14 PM, resulting in minor injuries to the guard, who was transported to a local hospital. The El Paso Police have confirmed that one person is in custody following the event, which is classified as aggravated robbery. The El Paso Fire Department stated that the security officer was 'cut' during the incident, although the specifics of the injuries remain unclear. Nearby Coronado High School was briefly placed on a security hold as a precaution, but the situation was resolved without further incident. Investigations are ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.