CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person of interest was detained after the Walmart on Wilkinson Boulevard in west Charlotte was evacuated due to a report of shots being fired, police said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were called to the store, located at 3200 Wilkinson Boulevard, Sunday for a reported assault with a deadly weapon. Police said no one was hit by gunfire during the incident but the store was evacuated as a precaution. CMPD confirmed a person of interest, who hasn't been identified, was detained, and officers weren't looking for any additional suspects.
Medic confirmed no patients were transported from the scene. Walmart's corporate office later confirmed the store was evacuated.
CMPD is continuing to look for information regarding the case. Anyone with information can leave a tip anonymously by calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.
Walmart's media relations department confirmed the store reopened at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 21, after closing for the rest of Sunday.
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