A former Walmart employee was taken into custody after firing shots into the air outside a Harris County store on Monday. Authorities responded to an initial report of an active shooter situation, but determined that no one was injured, and the suspect had fled the scene before being apprehended.
A former employee was arrested after firing shots outside a Harris County Walmart on Monday afternoon, according to authorities. The incident, initially reported as an active shooter situation around 1 p.m., unfolded when the disgruntled 22-year-old man got into an argument with management at the store. He then reportedly brandished a weapon towards staff before exiting the building and firing several shots into the air.
Responding deputies reported that no injuries were sustained during the incident, and the suspect fled the scene. However, authorities quickly obtained information about the suspect's vehicle and, with the assistance of District 4 patrol deputies, located and apprehended the individual. The sheriff's office confirmed that there is no further danger to the area. While the suspect's identity has not been publicly released, authorities are pursuing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. An investigation into the incident was ongoing at the scene on Monday afternoon
Walmart Shooting Suspect Arrested Aggravated Assault
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