© Logan RidenourScene outside of Baton Rouge Walmart.
Police are responding to reports of shooting at a Walmart store on Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the WBRZ TV channel has reported.
Police officers have been deployed at the scene and a helicopter was spotted in the area, the report said.
One of the witnesses shared a video of policemen detaining a suspected gunman.
Brett Buffington, a correspondent with KHOU 11 news Houston, said that one person was injured in the incident and a suspected shooter has been detained.
According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the area of the incident is not being viewed as active at the moment. Law enforcement agencies are checking other Walmart stores in the district.
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BRPD confirmed the shooting was reported around noon at the Walmart on Burbank Drive at Bluebonnet. A massive law enforcement presence, including sheriff's deputies, Baton Rouge Police and a helicopter was spotted outside the store.
The sheriff's office says the incident is not being considered an active shooting situation at this time. Authorities say they are also checking other Walmarts in the Baton Rouge area.
The
Plaquemine Post South reports:
UPDATED August 7: EBRSO STATES:
"Pursuant to Deputies' investigation of the Walmart incident which occurred on 8/06/19, the below listed persons were arrested. 1 - Jacob Bess, 12/26/86, 8029 Ned Av., issued Misdemeanor Summons for Disturbing the Peace. 2 - Robert Tucker, 3/23/75, 1657 Starboard Dr., arrested for Disturbing the Peace, and Aggravated Assault with a Firearm."
ORIGINAL:
A bystander sustained gunshot wounds after an argument broke out between two patrons at a Walmart in Baton Rouge. One suspect is currently in custody, while the other remains at large.
The victim is a 42-year-old father who was in line buying a lunchbox for one of his children. He received multiple gunshot wounds and was transferred to a local hospital where he is in stable condition, according to East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux.
The initial reason for the altercation is unknown.
"It escalated to both of then pulling guns and one of them firing shots. We think the guy at large is the one who fired the shots, but we won't know until we get him in custody," Sheriff Gautreaux said.
The suspect at large was wearing a black shirt and black shorts. Law enforcement has expanded their search perimeter and asks that local residents remain aware of their surroundings and notify them in case they have any information regarding the shooting.
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