Two Men Charged After Grocery Store Fight Leads To Shooting

High Point police charged Mark Foye and Antonio Johnson following a fight at the North Main Street Food Lion on the evening of November 14, 2025 that ended with gunfire in the store parking lot. Both men face charges of going armed to the terror of the public and fighting, authorities said. Antonio Johnson was struck in the arm in the exchange of shots and was treated for injuries. Police confirmed the event was an isolated incident and that no one else was hurt.

The episode unfolded when police say one of the men yelled at a Food Lion employee and the men got into a physical altercation at the registers. Video captured by a customer inside the store shows the two men fighting and seconds later shows Foye pulling a firearm and pointing it at Johnson. Witness audio and 911 caller recordings capture panic inside the store as the conflict escalated. The pair then left the store and fired multiple rounds at each other in the parking lot. Nineteen people in the area called 911 after hearing gunshots or witnessing the fight, and people at a nearby YMCA and other businesses went into lockdown until police secured the scene.

For Guilford County residents and local business owners the incident illustrates immediate public safety and economic implications. A cluster of 19 emergency calls in one location indicates significant community disruption, and the temporary lockdowns at local institutions such as the YMCA highlight risks to foot traffic and neighborhood activities. Retail security concerns may prompt stores to reassess staffing, camera placement, and coordination with law enforcement to reduce the probability of similar escalations.

Longer term, the episode may factor into ongoing discussions about policing resources, store security protocols, and community violence prevention strategies. City and county officials could consider targeted patrols near high traffic retail corridors, partnerships between grocers and local law enforcement, and investments in conflict de escalation training for frontline employees. As authorities proceed with charges and any potential court proceedings, residents and businesses will be watching for steps that reduce risk and restore a sense of safety in High Point shopping areas.