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Enloe Health Flooded With Calls After Viral Target Confrontation, Police Say Video Shows No Crime

The hospital says it opened an internal review after a clip showed a customer berating an elderly Target worker over a Charlie Kirk shirt.

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Left and right images show screenshots of a TikTok video, posted by the account @motherofballers. The video shows a dispute over a Target employee wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt, and has gone viral online.
Screenshots of a TikTok video, posted by the account @motherofballers. The video shows a dispute over a Target employee wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt, and has gone viral online.
A video showing an altercation between a TikToker, identified as Michelea Ponce, and an elderly Target employee has gone viral.

Overview

  • The Chico Police Department said it was aware of the video and investigating with local partners, then told the New York Post the conduct captured does not meet the threshold for criminal charges.
  • Enloe Health’s CEO said the medical center received more than 6,000 profanity-laced messages that impeded patient access and urged callers to use designated channels.
  • A GiveSendGo for the employee identified as Jeanie Beeman has raised well into six figures and is approaching $200,000, with organizers saying funds could cover a vacation or help her retire.
  • Enloe Health stated it is conducting an internal review of a social media post by one of its employees and asked for patience as police address any related threats.
  • Social-media users identified the filmer as Michelea Ponce, reported to work at Enloe Health; a Target spokesperson said the company focuses on respectful conduct in stores and supporting its team, and independent reporters said the employee is not being disciplined.