Originally published on August 1, 2013<br /><br />An off-duty Texan police officer shot dead a teenager suspected of shoplifting from a Walmart following a foot chase and struggle in woods adjacent to the supermarket.<br /><br />Nineteen-year-old Russell Rios allegedly tried to pocket items without paying at the Conroe Walmart. Store security confronted him but he escaped and fled the store.<br /><br />The security staff chased after him across the store's car park. An off-duty police officers noticed the men running after the teenager and offered to help. He joined the chase and followed Rios into a nearby wooded area.<br /><br />About nine meters (30 feet) in, he caught Rios and a violent struggle ensued. The officer says Rios began to choke him. He then drew a handgun and shot the teenager once, killing him.<br /><br />The officer was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. He has been placed on administrative leave while the shooting is investigated.<br /><br /><br />TomoNews is your daily source for top animated news. We've combined animation and video footage with a snarky personality to bring you the biggest and best stories from around the world.<br /><br />For news that's fun and never boring, visit our channel:<br />https://www.youtube.com/user/TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Subscribe to stay updated on all the top stories:<br />http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Stay connected with us here:<br />Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Twitter @tomonewsus http://www.twitter.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Google+ http://gplus.to/TomoNewsUS
