Grandmother Killed at Florida Publix Was Trying to Interfere with Gunman to Stop Him

The 69-year-old grandmother who was shot and killed at a Publix supermarket in Royal Palm Beach, Florida on Thursday was attempting was involved in a physical struggle with her killer after he shot and killed her 1-year-old grandchild.

The gun of the shooter, 55-year-old Timothy J. Wall, became jammed as a result of the "brave actions" of the unnamed grandmother, possibly preventing further shooting victims, according to an update issued by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office late on Friday afternoon. After a brief altercation, Wall shot the grandmother before fatally shooting himself.

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said in a statement that "the tragedy fits the profile" of gun violence caused by mental health issues, while asserting that the incident "could have been prevented."

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.