GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — An individual is in police custody after they barricaded themselves in a Walmart car parking zone in Gainesville Saturday morning.
Based on the Gainesville Police Division, officers responded to the Walmart situated at 2900 SW forty second Avenue simply earlier than 8 a.m. in response to suspicious exercise.
Witnesses additionally reported listening to gunshots coming from a trailer out within the car parking zone in entrance of the shop. GPD confirmed the pictures heard got here from the suspect, who they mentioned had barricaded themselves within the trailer.
Officers established a fringe across the trailer and retailer, safely evacuating all clients and staff contained in the Walmart and surrounding companies.
There have been no reported accidents and the scene is contained. Persons are requested to keep away from the world till additional discover.
The suspect’s identification and motives are unknown at the moment.
Extra updates are anticipated later Saturday afternoon.
