The trial for Larry McBee, the man accused of shooting and killing a 23-year-old Halls Rural King employee in 2022, continues.
McBee is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tristan Smith.
Several witnesses spoke yesterday (Wednesday) at the trial, including a neighbor, a Rural King shopper and investigators.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says McBee reportedly shot and killed Smith after he was accused of trying to steal from the store.
One witness says McBee came to her house following the shooting and admitted to it after she showed him a photo running in news stories after the shooting.
A shopper in the store says he saw McBee placing items into his bag.
Finally, the court also saw surveillance video from the shooting. It showed a man walking up to an employee, Smith, and running out of an emergency exit, with Smith following him outside.
