Texas Teen Robbed and Violently Stabbed Multiple Times

A teenage cashier at Kroger was stabbed during a terrifying robbery in Fort Worth, Texas.

A ROBBERY INSIDE TEXAS GROCERY STORE

According to police, a man entered a Kroger grocery store in Fort Worth, Texas. The man, identified as Michael Pitts, approached a young female cashier and engaged in a robbery.

ROBBERY ESCALATES INTO A VIOLENT ATTACK

The robbery escalated to a terrifying attack and the suspect began to stab the female cashier. Police reveal the young girl was stabbed "several times" in the abdomen by Pitts.

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The girl was rushed to the hospital in critical but stable, condition. Police surrounded the Kroger store for a few hours to investigate the situation.

KROGER ADDRESSES THE TERRIFYING INCIDENT

Kroger released a statement acknowledging the unfortunate event, "The entire Kroger family offers our thoughts, prayers, and support to our associate and their family." The store shut down for the remainder of the day.

Unfortunately, terrifying events like this one happen all across Texas. In particular, there are a few towns and cities in Texas that are statistically, more violent than others.

WHAT CAN MAKE A CITY SO VIOLENT

Different towns have different situations that create an environment where violence thrives. For example, economic challenges, burglaries, and property crimes can form violent situations.

VIOLENT TEXAS TOWNS AND CITIES

According to a survey, Tyler, Killeen, Arlington, Waco, and Dallas are all part of the top 10 most violent cities in Texas. Check out the list of Texas towns that are ranked most violent in Texas.