Crime
Armed Individuals at Waterloo Walmart: One Detained, No Injuries Reported
Waterloo, IA — Authorities responded to a large police presence at the Walmart located at 1334 Flammang Drive on Saturday afternoon, following reports of individuals displaying firearms inside the store.
The incident prompted the immediate evacuation of the premises as a precautionary measure.
According to initial witness accounts, two males were reportedly seen running through the store armed with guns. These reports led to an urgent response from the Waterloo Police Department, with officers quickly arriving on scene to secure the area and assess the situation.
Police have since confirmed that no shots were fired and no injuries have been reported in connection to the incident.
As the investigation unfolded, one individual was detained by officers, and at least one firearm was recovered at the scene.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether any criminal activity occurred and the exact nature of the individuals’ actions within the store.
Police are working to determine if the second person mentioned in witness reports was involved or if any additional suspects remain at large.
Officers remained on scene for an extended period to ensure the safety of shoppers and employees and to interview witnesses.
The Waterloo Police Department has not yet released the identity of the detained individual.
Anyone with information or video footage related to the incident is encouraged to contact Waterloo Police.
The store remained closed temporarily following the evacuation but is expected to resume normal operations once the area is deemed secure.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.