Update: The 18 year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of an employee at Rural King in Halls has his charges upgraded to first-degree murder.

The Knox County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion in court yesterday (Monday) to upgrade charges.

23-year-old Tristan Smith tried to stop the suspect, allegedly attempting to shoplift ammunition and bungee cords, by following him out of the store.

A scuffle between the two men resulted in the suspect reportedly shooting and killing Smith.

Original story: The 18-year-old man accused of shooting a Rural King employee the week of Christmas is set to appear in court today (Monday).

23-year-old Tristan Smith tried to stop the suspect, allegedly attempting to shoplift ammunition and bungee cords, by following him out of the store.

A scuffle between the two men resulted in the suspect reportedly shooting and killing Smith.

A judge set bond at $2 million for a second-degree murder charge which was revoked because the suspect had bond set for other charges.