Crime
One person injured in shooting outside Dillon Walmart
UPDATE: One person was shot in the Walmart parking lot and transported to the Hospital. No further information at this time.
Authorities are looking into reports of an alleged shooting at or near the Walmart in Dillon.
Details remain unclear at this time, but eyewitness accounts describe a tense scene as customers and employees evacuated the store.
A witness inside Walmart during the incident stated that they did not hear gunfire but saw everyone rushing to exit the building.
“Security was helping guide people out of the store,” the witness explained.
Eyewitness accounts suggest a chaotic scene inside the store.
One shopper, who was near the automotive section, recounted hearing multiple gunshots. “I was about 20 feet away when I heard several shots,” the witness said. “Employees immediately rushed toward me and other customers, urging everyone to evacuate the store.”
An ambulance was seen in the parking lot, but there has been no confirmation of injuries or the nature of the incident.
Dillon Police Chief David Lane has been contacted for an official statement, and further updates are expected as information becomes available.
The situation is still developing, and law enforcement is actively investigating.
The Dillon Police Department, already on the premises, responded swiftly to the situation, securing the area and beginning an investigation.
As of now, there are no official updates regarding injuries, arrests, or the circumstances surrounding the incident. The store remains closed as law enforcement conducts a thorough assessment.
Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact the Dillon Police Department.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details become available.
Prichard, AL – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend in Prichard, leaving one person dead.
According to the Prichard Police Department (PPD) and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Dade Street on Sunday following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officials discovered Jymatric Pickens deceased at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.
According to an MCSO press release, the incident unfolded after Pickens allegedly arrived at his mother’s home that morning, where he began threatening and physically attacking her.
During the altercation, Pickens’ younger brother reportedly intervened and fired several shots at Pickens, striking him multiple times.
Pickens succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Investigators revealed that the residence had a history of domestic-related incidents, with Prichard police previously responding to multiple calls involving Pickens allegedly assaulting his mother.
Following interviews with those involved, no arrests have been made at this time.
The case remains under active investigation as authorities continue to gather evidence and review the circumstances surrounding the shooting.