Convenience store clerk shot, killed in WF Saturday morning

The clerk at a Stripes convenience store in south Wichita Falls was shot and killed Saturday.

Wichita Falls Police released surveillance video images of a suspect in a Capital Murder that happened at the Stripes Convenience store on Southwest Parkway Saturday morning.
Wichita Falls Police released surveillance video images of a suspect in a Capital Murder that happened at the Stripes Convenience store on Southwest Parkway Saturday morning.

Police said 51-year-old Floyd Kirt was shot and killed when a suspect walked into the store at 2200 Southwest Parkway just before 5 a.m., robbed the place before shooting and killing Kirt.

Police released surveillance pictures of the suspect in hopes of finding the man, who will be charged with capital murder when apprehended.

Prison dogs have been brought to the scene to help search for the killer, described as a Black male of medium build wearing a gray hoodie and black pants. He was last seen walking north toward some nearby apartments.

Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers released this as a fresh-48 and is asking for anyone with information about this murder to call Crime Stoppers at 940-322-9888 or the police non-emergency line at 940-720-5000.

WFPD spokesman Sgt. Charlie Eipper said this is an isolated incident and the community is not in danger.

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