At least three killed in shooting at Walmart store in Thornton, Colorado; no arrests made yet
By Associated Press | Published: 02nd November 2017 08:12 AM |
Last Updated: 02nd November 2017 04:25 PM | A+A A- |
Emergency crews and police work at the scene in response to a shooting at Walmart in Thornton, Colo., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. (AP Photo)
DENVER: Two men and a woman were killed in a shooting inside a suburban Walmart in Colorado's Thornton city on Wednesday night that forced customers to either hide or flee.
The men died at the store, and the woman died at a hospital.
No arrests have been announced, and a call to the Thornton Police Department went unanswered.
According to TV news reports, two suspects are down. The shooter is still believed to be at large.
Walmart shooting incident, person and vehicle of interest, remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers 720-913-7867 pic.twitter.com/PFNbEALpbG
— Thornton Police Dept (@ThorntonPolice) November 2, 2017
Thornton police tweeted Wednesday night they were responding to a shooting with "multiple parties down." The police advised people to stay away from the area. Dozens of police cars and emergency vehicles converged at the store.
Multiple people described hiding in the Walmart store before being evacuated by police.
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Meanwhile, special agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were helping police in the investigation.
ALSO WATCH: Multiple people down in shooting at Colorado Walmart
Shooting just occurred at Walmart, 9900 Grant St, multiple parties down. Please stay away from the area. pic.twitter.com/MdffbTPLKl
— Thornton Police Dept (@ThorntonPolice) November 2, 2017
