Disabled Black Woman Reports Disturbing Incident at Walgreens: Spitting Employee Leads to Arrest and Injury

Del-Rio Swink, a 55-year-old Black cancer survivor with multiple disabilities, has initiated a lawsuit against Walgreens and security officer Thomas Love after a violent encounter on November 4, 2022. After expressing discontent with an employee spitting sunflower seeds at the pharmacy counter, Swink was forcefully removed and allegedly suffered excessive force from officers. With her disabilities overlooked, she faced further trauma during transport, resulting in additional injuries. Swink’s experience highlights troubling police conduct, prompting scrutiny of systemic issues concerning disabled individuals.