Two Officers Shot At Walmart In Eastern Arkansas, Suspect Killed
FORREST CITY, Ark. — According to our CBS affiliate WREG, two Forrest City police officers were shot and one suspect was killed at a local Walmart.
Police tape blocks off a Walmart store parking lot in Forrest City, Ark., on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Police say at least three people, including two officers, have been shot this Walmart in eastern Arkansas. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)
Police say officers were called to the store after the suspect, a man in his early 40s, allegedly began making threats.
He reportedly was saying he was planning to blow up the Walmart, according to our affiliates at KTHV.
After officers approached the suspect, he allegedly opened fire, striking both officers.
One officer has been airlifted to a nearby hospital and the other was transported to another hospital.
According to reports, one officer is recovering but the other officer shot was hit in the chest and is in serious condition.
Forrest City Mayor Cedric Williams called the shooting a "tragic event" and that the Arkansas State Police has taken over the investigation into the shooting.
In a statement, Walmart said it is aware of the incident and will work with the Forrest City Police Department during the investigation.
"The prayers and thoughts of the ASP are with the two Forrest City Police Officers that were injured this morning in a shooting at the Walmart store, located in Forrest City."
Walmart released the following statement:
"We are aware of the incident that took place at our store in Forrest City, AR this morning. We will continue to work with the Forrest City Police Department to assist in their investigation.As this is an active investigation, any additional questions should be referred to the Forrest City Police Department."
This story will be updated with more information at it becomes available.