A shocking brawl at an Indianapolis Walmart left employee Tikerra Hicks battered and bewildered. A viral video, posted to Facebook by witness Kind Butler, captured a mob of women and a man viciously attacking Hicks at a checkout aisle. The incident, driven by a murky rape allegation, exposes the chaos of mob justice in today’s hyper-charged social climate.
The New York Post reported that on Friday, Hicks was ambushed moments after exiting the store’s bathroom. A woman in black restrained her while others, including a woman in pink and another in a blue-and-white shirt, unleashed punches and stomps.
The assault, which included hair-pulling and an object thrown at Hicks, stemmed from the attackers’ belief she was tied to an alleged rape.
Butler, a near-daily shopper at the store, overheard relatives of an alleged rape victim searching for someone they thought was connected to the crime.
“It was instantly on site,” Butler told Fox 59, describing the attackers’ immediate aggression. This rush to violence, without evidence or dialogue, reeks of the reckless vigilantism progressives often excuse as “justice.”
The video shows a male suspect kicking Hicks as she struggled. Two bystanders tried to stop the woman in pink, but the assault continued unabated.
Such brazen disregard for civility highlights a troubling trend where accusations trump proof in the court of public opinion.
Hicks, caught off guard, recounted the sudden attack: “I just hear, ‘There she goes,’ and then boom on the side of my head.” She denied any involvement in the rape allegations, stating, “(The alleged rape) has nothing to do with me.” Yet the mob, fueled by hearsay, cared little for her defense.
“Where is he, bitch?!” a scream echoed in the video’s background, revealing the attackers’ unhinged motives. Hicks, listed as an “other person” in a Beech Grove police report on the rape, insisted she hadn’t spoken to police about it before the fight. The attackers’ refusal to verify their claims before acting is a stark warning against unchecked outrage.
Two good Samaritans and Walmart staff eventually separated Hicks from her assailants. A co-worker helped her to her feet as the attackers shouted insults, undeterred by their own brutality. This intervention, though heroic, couldn’t undo the damage of a mob acting on flimsy assumptions.
Walmart staff also blocked the male suspect from rejoining the fray. Their quick action likely prevented further harm, but the incident raises questions about workplace safety. How does a retailer protect employees from such spontaneous violence in an era of social media-fueled vendettas?
Hicks, shaken, told Fox 59 the allegations against her friend were “fabricated.” She emphasized, “I wasn’t there, even if it did happen, to protect him.” Her denial, ignored by the mob, underscores the danger of narrative-driven justice that bypasses due process.
Despite her victimhood, Walmart suspended Hicks following the incident. This move, likely a knee-jerk reaction to bad publicity, reeks of corporate cowardice in the face of progressive pressure to appear “fair.” Punishing a victim for being attacked sends a chilling message to workers everywhere.
The Post reached out to Walmart for comment, but the retailer’s silence speaks volumes. In an age where companies bow to social media mobs, their failure to defend Hicks suggests a broader unwillingness to stand up to chaos. This incident isn’t just a store brawl—it’s a symptom of a culture that rewards outrage over reason.
Butler’s video, now viral, has sparked widespread debate online. “There wasn’t any questioning, no anything,” she told Fox 59, noting the family’s immediate attack. This blind aggression mirrors the divisive rhetoric peddled by woke activists who prioritize feelings over facts.
Hicks, who knew the accuser for years, was blindsided by the assault. Her inclusion in a police report as an “other person” likely fueled the attackers’ misplaced rage. Yet without evidence, their actions were nothing short of criminal.
The attackers’ insults as they were separated reveal a deeper issue: a refusal to engage with truth. In a society increasingly driven by viral clips and unverified claims, this incident is a wake-up call. We cannot let mob rule replace justice, no matter how “just” the cause seems.
This Walmart brawl, brutal and senseless, demands accountability—not just for the attackers, but for a culture that enables such chaos. Hicks deserves justice, not suspension, and society needs a return to reason over rage. Let’s hope this viral video sparks change, not just clicks.
