Ryan Remington use of deadly force in this incident is a clear violation of department policy and directly contradicts multiple aspects of our use of force training, as a result, Tucson Police Department moved earlier today to terminate Officer Ryan Remington.

Chris Magnus.Remington

According to the employee, he caught up with Richard Lee Richards outside as he fled the store and asked to see a receipt for the toolbox. Instead of providing the receipt, Mr. Richard Lee Richards brandished a knife and said,' Here's your receipt.' richard Lee Richards refused to comply, and instead continued to head through the Walmart and Lowe's parking lots.

Chris Magnus.Remington