Costco Chaos: Machete, Pickaxe, and Heroic Shoppers | Orlando News

A 24-year-old man stormed a South Carolina Costco armed with a machete and pickaxe, allegedly smashing jewelry displays and claiming to have a gun. Shoppers and staff rallied to stop him, resulting in one person injured while helping subdue the suspect. Jose Alejandro Giraldo now faces armed robbery and assault charges after police confirmed his weapons — though early reports mistakenly mentioned a hammer. The chaotic incident unfolded on a Thursday at the Woodruff Road location, showcasing community courage under fire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4dfbd019cd49d64