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Philadelphians Raise Thousands For Family Of Slain Macy's Security Guard Philadelphians Raise Thousands For Family Of Slain Macy's Security Guard
Philadelphians Raise Thousands For Family Of Slain Macy's Security Guard After a Macy's security guard was stabbed to death in Center City while trying to thwart an alleged thief, Philadelphia is embracing the family he leaves behind.  Eric Harrison, 27, was attacked with a knife while trying to stop a theft in progress on Monday, Dec. 4, authorities have said. Another employee was stabbed multiple times in the face and arm and was taken to Jefferson Hospital in stable condition, according to police.  Thirty-year-old Tyrone Tunnell has been charged with Harrison's murder and related counts, court records show.  "Eric was a hardworking young man,"…

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by Mac Bullock
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Macy's Workers Tried To Thwart Thief Before Deadly Stabbing: PPD (UPDATED) Macy's Workers Tried To Thwart Thief Before Deadly Stabbing: PPD (UPDATED)
Macy's Workers Tried To Thwart Thief Before Deadly Stabbing: PPD (Updated) The knife-wielding attacker that left one Macy's employee dead and sent another to the hospital Monday morning was trying to rob the store, according to Philadelphia police.  Two security guards were stabbed at the 1300 Market Street store around 11 a.m. on Dec. 4, Daily Voice reported previously.  At a press conference Monday afternoon, interim PPD Commissioner John Stanford said the suspect tried stealing hats but was thwarted by the guards. He returned about 15 minutes later and attacked them, investigators believe.  One victim, 30, was stabbed in the neck and later prono…

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by Mac Bullock