Attacked Walmart greeter says he was fired

ASSOCIATED PRESS • January 10, 2010

PALM BAY — A local Walmart greeter seen on video getting punched by a customer says he's been fired.

Ed Bauman told WESH TV his termination notice called the incident an act of "gross misconduct."

A Wal-Mart statement says Bauman violated company policy on how they treat customers, and his actions put other customers' safety in jeopardy.

The 69-year-old Bauman was working at the Palm Bay store on Dec. 26 when 23-year-old Skyler Lowery set off the alarm. Bauman asked to see Lowery's receipt. Lowery showed the receipt quickly and kept walking, and Bauman followed Lowery. Police say Lowery grabbed Bauman's clipboard and punched him in the head.

Lowery was charged with battery.

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