Family Dollar Worker Fatally Shoots Shop Lifter; Faces Murder Charges

TEXAS- A Family Dollar employee is facing murder charges after fatally shooting a would-be shoplifter on Sunday.

Antonio Batres, 21, is facing a murder charged for shooting the 49-year-old victim in the back after a physical altercation at the Family Dollar store, according to Houston Police.

The victim was attempting to steal from the store when he was confronted by a group of store employees, including Batres.

Authorities say an investigation determined that the victim was shot several times in his back, which shows he was walking away from Batres.

PHOTO CREDIT: HOUSTON CHRONICLE