Shooter: Quadlin, pictured, told police he pulled his gun on Belinte Chee during the fight because he felt he was losing
The Daily Mail
A Phoenix, Arizona father shot dead an unarmed stranger in the middle of a suburban Walmart Sunday, but police have not booked him because they say the shooting was in self-defense.
Cyle Wayne Quadlin, 25, opened fire at Kriston Charles Belinte Chee, 36, following a fight at a service counter in the mega-retailer at around 4 p.m., according to Chandler police.
Detectives say the store's surveillance video shows the two men arguing before the shooting Sunday afternoon. Quadlin told police he pulled his gun when he felt Belinte Chee was winning.
Belinte Chee
'Mr. Quadlin was losing the fight and indicated he "was in fear for his life," so he pulled his gun and shot Mr. Belinte Chee,' police spokesman Joe Favazzo said.
Belinte Chee was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. According to his Facebook page, the victim has a wife and young son.
As often happens, law enforcement makes decisions based on information they gather. It appears that based on the video footage and information from witnesses, it looks like a case of self defense. They are sending the information to the County Attorney for a second opinion and because he has the final say in whether charges are filed.
ReplyDeleteWith Quadlin released with no charges for now, it looks like it was the Arizona father that started the fight.