One person was killed, and another was hospitalized due to injuries after a shooting at the Walmart, Ohio, in Fairfield Township Thursday evening.
Fairfield Township police revealed that the shooting occurred at the Walmart located at 3201 Princeton Road around 8 p.m.
Investigators indicated that the suspect was attempting to steal items from the store, adding that some employees tried to stop him and block his exit.
Fairfield Township Police Capt. Doug Lanier said two of the inpiduals who tried to stop the suspect were shot.
“These people were here on a normal day shopping. This stemmed from a theft. And it just evolved from there," Lanier noted.
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One witness who was inside the store at the time of the shooting told The Enquirer it was a frightening situation.
"It was the scariest situation I've ever been in and I am thankful I am home tonight and pray for the people who didn't make it home to their families," the witness said.
One of the victims was taken to UC Health West Chester for treatment. Police believe he is in critical condition, adding that the other inpidual died at the scene.
"It’s a very tragic incident. I can’t even begin to fathom or speak for the people that were working here. Or shopping here when this occurred," Lanier said.
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