A routine evening at a Family Dollar in Mobile, Alabama, turned into a life-threatening ordeal when 18-year-old Adric White attempted an armed robbery. White, already out on bond for a previous robbery, entered the store, brandishing a handgun and demanding money from employees.

As terrified shoppers and workers complied, an armed bystander saw an opportunity to intervene. Legally carrying a firearm, the Good Samaritan waited for the right moment before firing multiple shots, striking White and ending the threat. White was transported to a hospital in stable condition.

Police confirmed that the bystander acted lawfully and prevented further harm. No charges will be filed against him. Meanwhile, White now faces additional charges, with prosecutors pushing for his bond revocation.

The incident has reignited debates about self-defense and gun rights. Some praise the bystander’s actions, arguing that armed civilians can stop violent crimes before law enforcement arrives. Others express concerns about the risks of gun use in public settings.

Regardless, those present at the Family Dollar won’t forget how an ordinary shopping trip turned into a fight for survival—one that ended because a responsible gun owner stepped in when it mattered most.