At Rest

Deadly force
Spradling's girlfriend told authorities that he was going to a Wal-Mart. Ellis county deputies tried to arrest Spradling, wanted for burglary and theft, as he stepped out of a stolen Oldsmobile in the parking lot. Spradling ran into the Wal-Mart, where he was confronted by Lieutenant Steve Lafferty and Sergeant Collin Chenault. Spradling drew a pistol. Sergeant Chenault shot Spradling twice, killing him. Dallas County Sheriff's Office investigated.
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