Commerce, California – The manager of a beauty store in Commerce is fighting for her life after a horrifying robbery left her in critical condition. Surveillance footage from M Beauty on March 6 captured four women leaving the store with stolen merchandise, sparking a violent altercation with the store manager, Marlene Sandoval.
Sandoval courageously attempted to intervene, only to be brutally attacked by the suspects. The assault included hair pulling and dragging her to the ground, causing her to collapse from the severe injuries sustained during the incident. She is currently hospitalized at the Keck Hospital of USC after experiencing two heart attacks that resulted in a coma.
The unidentified individuals responsible for the crime are still at large, leaving authorities searching for clues to bring them to justice. Sandoval’s family expressed their outrage and dismay at the callousness of the attackers, emphasizing the devastating impact on their loved one.
In the wake of this tragic event, the Sandoval family is grappling with the possibility of a heart transplant for the store manager to improve her chances of survival. They have launched a GoFundMe page to alleviate the financial burden of mounting medical expenses during this challenging time.
Law enforcement officials from the LA County Sheriff’s Department are actively investigating the case, focusing on identifying and locating the four women who fled the scene in a white sedan after leaving Sandoval injured in the store’s parking lot.
The community is rallying around Sandoval and her family, offering support and solidarity as they navigate this difficult journey towards recovery. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of retail workers and the importance of ensuring their safety and well-being in the workplace.