Phenix City Police Department and Phenix City Fire officials responded to reports of a shots fired incident New Years Day at the local Walmart Supercenter.

The incident occurred shortly after 2 PM at the Walmart Supercenter on U.S. Highway 280. Sources are telling CNAW2News.com a man accidentally shot himself and it is an accidental discharge.

CNAW2News.com reporter and photographer spotted a man being placed into the back of a Community Ambulance. No other injuries were reported.

The store remains open with people both leaving and entering the store.