2 Cops shot, 1 suspect dead in Arkansas Walmart Shooting

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Two police officers were shot in a Forrest City, Ark. Walmart on Monday morning by a suspect who was shot dead.

Police officers were called after customers noticed an individual behaving strangely and making threats, including a threat to blow up the store, the Associated Press reported.

When officers responded, the suspect opened fire on them, striking two officers. Officers shot back and struck the suspect, ultimately killing him.

 

Walmart in Forrest City, Ark. (Google Maps/Released)

Forrest City Police dispatcher Chastity Boyd confirmed to the AP that three people were shot inside the store, but did not confirm additional details.

One officer was airlifted to a regional hospital and the other was transported to a local hospital, CBS News reported.

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