A CVS store manager in Mesa, Arizona thought a man was stealing from his store so he confronted him and called the police.
- Officers arrived moments later and the suspect was released after the manager said he wouldn’t press charges.
- The suspect then went home, grabbed a gun and returned a few hours later to the store, where he shot and killed the manager.
Retailers are facing a growing wave of theft that has led companies to take different steps in response, including locking up more merchandise on shelves, hiring off-duty police officers and closing some hard-hit stores.