The Arizona Republic-12 News Breaking News Team Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:16 PM

A Chandler man suspected of fatally shooting another man at a local Walmart over the weekend is saying it was a matter of self-defense, according to police.

At 4 p.m., authorities were called to the store near Alma School and Warner roads, where they found Cyle Wayne Quadlin, 25, and Kriston Charles Belinte Chee, 36, Chandler Police spokesman Joe Favazzo said.

Quadlin and Belinte Chee had gotten into an argument that turned into a physical altercation at the store’s service counter, according to Favazzo.

Quadlin is believed to have pulled out a gun and shot Belinte Chee after Quadlin said he was losing the fight and was “in fear for his life,” Favazzo said. Quadlin then fled the store.

The pair did not know each other before this incident.

Chandler police detectives reviewed video from Walmart’s security camera system that verified Quadlin’s description of the fight, Favazzo said.

“Just like what the guy said, he was not winning,’’ Favazzo said. “It’s going to come down to what the witnesses have to say.’’

Favazzo said there were numerous witnesses.

Chandler police did not arrest Quadlin but will submit the results of their investigation to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for a review that will determine whether he will be charged with a crime, Favazzo said.