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1 injured in accidental shooting at Phenix City Walmart: sources
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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.
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