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Theft Suspect Who Allegedly Stole $80 in Brisket Dies

According to the Waco Police Department, a 48-year-old Waco man who was shot after threatening and pulling a knife on officers has died.

Randall Lance Hughes – who allegedly attempted to steal $80 worth of brisket from an H-E-B store in North Waco – was treated by medical personnel at the scene and was eventually transferred to Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center.

Police were called to the H-E-B at 3801 N. 19th street at around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

Hughes was being held in a security room at the H-E-B by responding officers and a store employee. Officials said Hughes pulled out a knife once the officers attempted to arrest him. 

Officers first attempted to use their Tasers on Hughes, but those had no effect, according to Waco police spokesperson Sgt. Patrick Swanton. 

Officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative duty and a criminal and internal investigation.