North Texas police officers shoot, kill alleged Walmart shoplifting suspect
Texas Rangers are investigating a deadly shooting involving two Decatur police officers and a shoplifting suspect.
The officers responded to a call about shoplifting at a Walmart on U.S. Highway 81 at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday and saw a 46-year-old suspect running from the store, Police Chief Delvon Campbell said.
"Our officers did discharge their weapons, striking the individual. At that point in time, they did render medical aid to the individual," Campbell said.
The 46-year-old suspect died at a local hospital. Police have not yet released his name.
Campbell said a second person was waiting for the suspect in a car in the parking lot, but they drove away.
No one else was hurt, according to police.
Shoppers say they've heard about the incident and are raising safety concerns.
"It's getting to a point where you just don't want to go anywhere anymore. I just had to go into Tractor Supply, and I ran in there as fast as I could get out because you just don't know if somebody is going to come in there and start doing anything," said Kathy Villalobos.
Both officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
Campbell said one officer has been with the department for less than a year, while the other has been on the force for about three years.
Decatur is located in Wise County, about 36 miles northwest of downtown Fort Worth.
