Crime
Heavy police presence at St Clair Walmart after reports of incident
UPDATE: This appears to be an isolated incident involving only two individuals. The shooter is now in custody, and no injuries have been reported.
On Sunday afternoon, police and emergency responders were actively managing an incident at the St. Clair Walmart.
As of 4:00 p.m., fire police had blocked the entrance to the Coal Creek Commerce Center, directing all traffic away from the area, particularly at the intersection of Route 61 and Terry Rich Boulevard.
A customer at the scene reported being near the self-checkout area when she heard a loud noise that sounded like a pallet crashing to the ground.
Immediately following the sound, store employees urgently instructed customers to abandon their items and exit the store.
Currently, no additional information about the nature of the incident has been provided, and authorities are continuing to secure the area and direct traffic.
Updates will be available as more details are released regarding the nature and scope of the incident.
Meridian Community College has confirmed that a shooting took place near its campus earlier today.
The college assured the public that the situation is now under control and there is no ongoing threat to students, staff, or the surrounding community.
Law enforcement and emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene and are actively investigating the incident.
While the exact details surrounding the shooting are still unclear, the college is cooperating fully with authorities to determine the circumstances and any potential connections to the campus.
The safety and well-being of the campus community remain a top priority.
Officials have stated that additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, the college has urged everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerns to campus security or local authorities.