some things are just too obvious for useful words, and this is one good example;

Del City, OK — Over the weekend in Del City, Oklahoma, an off-duty police officer fired at least 12 rounds at a man who was suspected of shoplifting from a Wal-Mart store. The suspect, who was later identified as 28-year-old Kenneth Lee Simmons, reportedly paid for multiple items and had a receipt, but was suspected of having more items in his cart than he actually paid for.

It is unclear whether or not he was actually shoplifting, but the officer has come under criticism because the punishment obviously does not fit the crime.

The off-duty officer, who has not been named, was nearby and heard a call on his radio about a potential shoplifting at the Wal-Mart, so he decided to get involved. When the officer tried to confront Simmons, he attempted to back away in his car and flee. However, the officer unloaded his magazine into the car, firing almost a dozen shots as the car pulled away. It was clearly a case of attempted murder.

Miraculously, Simmons survived but was seriously injured and taken to a nearby hospital. Police say that he is expected to be “OK,” but they were not clear on whether or not he would be making a full recovery. The officer responsible for the shooting works with Langston University, but officials with the university have said that he was not on duty at the time of the incident.

In a statement published by News9, officials with the university said, “The officer was not performing duties on behalf of Langston University at that time of the incident. The Langston University Police Department intends to cooperate with the Del City Police Department if assistance is requested.”..........read and watch more.........