A suspected shoplifter who was fatally shot during a confrontation with a bystander has been identified.
Gerald Ramon, 46, was shot by a man who had followed him after police say Ramon stole beer from a Circle K store Sunday afternoon.
The incident started about 2:30 p.m. when witnesses told police Ramon stole beer from the store on North Oracle near West Grant Road.
Some witnesses followed Ramon west on Grant Road.
He was shot by a man who said Ramon advanced toward him with a "large log and holding it over his shoulder," police said in a news release.
Ramon was taken to Banner University of Arizona Medical Center where he died.
The shooter stayed at the scene an was cooperating with police, the release said.
