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The Chandler Police Department has released the surveillance video from a fatal shooting that took place inside a Walmart two weeks ago.
Kriston Belinte-Chee, 36, was shot and killed by 25-year-old Cyle Quadlin on February 16 after the two got into an argument at the service counter that escalated into a physical fight.
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–Brawl Inside Chandler Walmart Ends in Fatal ShootingPolice say Quadlin told investigators he was on the losing end of the fight and “was in fear for his life” when he pulled out his gun and shot Belinte-Chee.
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The surveillance appears to show Belinte-Chee instigating the confrontation at the service counter and also shows Belinte-Chee attacking Quadlin after following him to an exit.
The shooting can’t be seen clearly from the surveillance footage, as it takes place at the edge of the frame from a few different angles. At one angle, you can see that Belinte-Chee started to run away, but it’s hard to tell whether he’d already been shot at that point.
Belinte-Chee was hospitalized but was pronounced dead later that day. Quadlin wasn’t arrested in the case, as Chandler police said the case was submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to review for possible charges.
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