Pittston Walmart in Pennsylvania on lockdown and manhunt underway after ‘active shooter leaves one injured’

A SHOOTING near a Walmart has reportedly left one person injured as police rush to secure the scene and locate the gunman. Police said the shooting took place near a Walmart in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday afternoon. According to Fox 56, at least one person was shot outside the store after a man reportedly […]

A SHOOTING near a Walmart has reportedly left one person injured as police rush to secure the scene and locate the gunman.

Police said the shooting took place near a Walmart in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday afternoon.

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According to Fox 56, at least one person was shot outside the store after a man reportedly opened fire.

State police told the Times Leader that the shooting incident is being investigated as an attempted homicide.

An injured person was being taken from a nail salon in the plaza, according to a witness speaking to the Times Leader. No formal word has been issued yet regarding injuries.

Master Trooper Deanna Piekanski advised motorists and pedestrians to avoid Route 315 near the Walmart.

The trooper confirmed multiple shots were fired and are actively searching for a shooter.

Officials told Fox56 that they’re searching for a black man with dreadlocks wearing a blue shirt with white lettering between 5’5 and 5’8.

At least one helicopter has been spotted in the area.

Multiple calls by The US Sun to the Pittston Township Police Department were not immediately returned.

Officials said Route 315 is closed in all directions to traffic.

Residents are asked to avoid the area at this time.

Video footage from the scene showed a large police presence along Route 315.

The Walmart is located less than six miles from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport.

Pittston Township, a small northeastern Pennsylvania town, is located about 130 miles from New York City.