In Ohio, a Walmart near Dayton became the site of a shooting incident resulting in four people getting injured before the gunman took his own life on Monday night.
The shooter, a male who remains unidentified, entered the Beavercreek Walmart around 8:30 p.m. and started firing at customers and staff inside the store, as confirmed by the Beavercreek Police Department.
Emergency services transported the four victims to local hospitals, and currently, their conditions remain unknown. The shooter's demise occurred due to what authorities believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
There were no shots fired by responding police officers, and the situation was quickly brought under control and secured. Police assured the public that there's no ongoing threat.
As investigations continue, the police have withheld the shooter's identity and have announced the forthcoming release of further details on Tuesday. Witnesses recounted their shock and swift reactions, with one Walmart employee describing the chaotic scene to the Dayton Daily News.
Walmart expressed deep sorrow over the incident at their Beavercreek branch, stating that they are collaborating closely with investigators. Law enforcement agencies such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the FBI are aiding in the ongoing investigation.
Beavercreek, a city approximately 9 miles east of Dayton with a population of around 46,000, witnessed this alarming event, prompting immediate responses from law enforcement and emergency services.
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