Authorities responded to a shooting at a Walmart in Evansville, Indiana, Thursday night, where they said at least one victim was injured. The suspect was killed during a shootout with police, authorities said.
The Evansville Police Department tweeted Thursday night about the shooting, encouraging people to avoid the area: “Active shooter inside Walmart West. EPD on scene. Avoid area!”
Sgt. Anna Gray of the Evansville Police Department said during a news conference hours after the shooting was first reported that the suspect ran throughout the store during the shootout with police.
“He was shooting at officers and moving around,” Gray said. “He was all over the store.”
Gray confirmed that a female victim was transported to the hospital.
A few minutes after the initial tweet, EPD said the suspect had been “neutralized.”
“The threat has been neutralized and he is in custody,” police said.
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The roof of a police patrol car at night, with the blue and red lights flashing.
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They also said officers were treating an undisclosed number of victims.
Other victims reportedly fled the store as police arrived on the scene. EPD encouraged victims who may have been injured to go to the hospital.
14 News reporter Breann Boswell reported that the suspect fired at officers “multiple times” before officers fired back and killed him.
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WEHT’s Wayne Hart similarly reported that the suspect was shot and killed.
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This story is unfolding. Additional information will be added.
