Police said a man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Northeast Loop 820 in North Richland Hills while trying to run from officers Sunday night.
North Richland Hills police said they were called to a Walmart in the 6400 Block of Northeast Loop 820 at about 5 p.m. to investigate a man believed to be shoplifting inside the store.
When police arrived, they said the man, identified as 29-year-old Michael Batey, ran into the parking lot, trying to hide from officers.
Investigators said Batey then tried to run across Northeast Loop 820, where he was hit by an car.
Officers say they immediately started CPR and offered assistance until rescue crews arrived. Batey was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital, but later died.
No other injuries were reported.
