FORREST CITY, Arkansas. (WMC) – Forrest City police confirm two officers were shot during an active shooting situation at Walmart Monday morning.
The police chief tells us the suspect was also shot inside the store on Deaderick Road and died at the scene.
It’s not clear how serious the officers’ injuries are. One went to a local hospital and was conscious and talking during transport.
The other officer was brought to Regional One in Memphis. His condition is unknown at this time.
Here’s what we know:
-Active shooter situation inside @WalmartInc on Deadrick Rd. In Forrest City, Arkansas
-3 people injured
-Store on lockdown
–@ARStatePolice investigating pic.twitter.com/yt2NqXfcx3— Allie Herrera (@AHerreraReports) February 10, 2020
Police say the situation started with a report from someone inside the store that a man was making threats.
Arkansas State Police confirm they have been asked to investigate the shooting incident but provided no other information.
BREAKING: updates in Forrest City Arkansas Walmart shooting, my colleague @AHerreraReports just spoke to the police chief @WMCActionNews5 pic.twitter.com/So2j3YDCyD
— Kendall Downing (@kendall_downing) February 10, 2020
Investigators are planning a news conference around 1 p.m. Monday. We will stream it live here.
We’ve reached out to Walmart for a comment on the situation but have not yet heard back.
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