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.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.