Man charged with car and pipe attack at Wegmans in Greece, NY

Authorities say Willie Baker struck a victim with his vehicle and then assaulted them with a pipe.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a metal pipe with a matte black finish, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the weapon used in the Wegmans parking lot assault.A close-up of the pipe used in the Wegmans parking lot assault highlights the dangerous weapon involved in the violent incident.Utica Today

A 28-year-old man named Willie Baker has been accused of hitting another adult with his car in the parking lot of a Wegmans grocery store in Greece, New York, and then following the victim into the store and assaulting them with a pipe, according to police. Baker was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, a felony.

Why it matters

Violent incidents in retail parking lots and stores can raise concerns about public safety, especially when weapons are involved. This case highlights the potential risks customers face and the challenges businesses face in maintaining a secure environment for shoppers.

The details

Police say Baker and the unidentified victim were arguing in the Wegmans parking lot on Mount Read Boulevard when Baker allegedly struck the person with his vehicle as they were walking through the lot. Baker then reportedly followed the victim into the store and assaulted them multiple times with a pipe. Surveillance footage from the store led police to a nearby home where they arrested Baker.

  • The incident occurred just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Baker was taken into custody at a nearby home following the attack.

The players

Willie Baker

A 28-year-old man who has been charged with second-degree assault, a felony, for allegedly striking another adult with his car and then assaulting them with a pipe.

Wegmans

A regional supermarket chain with locations throughout the Northeast United States.

Greece Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and arrested Baker.

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What they’re saying

“The investigation is ongoing.”

— Greece Police Department

What’s next

Baker is being held at the Monroe County Jail and is awaiting arraignment on the second-degree assault charge.

The takeaway

This violent incident in a busy retail parking lot and store highlights the need for businesses and law enforcement to prioritize customer safety and de-escalation tactics to prevent such attacks from occurring.