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Shots Reported at Wilson Walmart on Christmas Eve as Police Rule Out Active Shooter

Police say the case is not an active shooter situation pending results of an on-scene sweep.

Overview

  • Dispatchers issued a countywide call for units to respond to the Walmart on Forest Hills Road West after reports of gunfire.
  • Officers began clearing the building and sweeping the interior, according to police radio traffic relayed on Broadcastify.
  • Authorities asked the public to avoid the area while they secured the scene and gathered initial witness accounts.
  • A dispatcher told EMTs that one injured person went to a nearby store and another went to the Wilson Police Department, with official counts still unconfirmed.
  • Coverage notes a February 2023 shooting at the same location that led to attempted murder and accessory charges, providing context for local safety concerns.