Investigation underway after shots fired at Lebanon Walmart

LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lebanon authorities were called out to Walmart late Saturday night for reports of shots fired, which led to a shelter in place request for the nearby community. Authorities later announced that the shots were believed to be part of an isolated incident, and there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the community.

Just after 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, the Lebanon Police Department announced units were on scene for the incident, adding that Walmart has been evacuated and no injuries have been reported.

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As a precaution, officials asked anyone living within a mile of Walmart to shelter in place.

“The suspect is believed to be a black male who was last seen wearing a black jacket and gray pants,” police said, adding that he could be driving a green vehicle.

Then, shortly before 11:15 p.m., authorities shared pictures of a person of interest:

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