Seguin Walmart shooting: Police give first update, scores of casualties in Texas; chilling video emerges
The Seguin Police Department released a statement about shooting reported on Walmart Located at 550 North Highway 123 Bypass Texas city on thursday.
“There is currently a heavy police presence at the Walmart located at 550 S. Highway 123 Bypass due to a reported shooting. Police are actively investigating and the scene remains active at this time. We ask that everyone avoid the area and use alternative routes so first responders can work safely and efficiently. More information will be released as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience and cooperation,” they said in a statement. statement.
Meanwhile, the Seguin Gazette shared a photo showing a heavy police presence at the scene.
Another person shared video covering the scene of the shooting. “Shooting in Seguin, Texas. Walmart closed, one death confirmed,” they wrote. However, the police are yet to confirm this.
Video showed a heavy police presence and sirens could be heard in the distance. Another one commented “An individual was shot at the Walmart in Seguin. The shooter was heading toward Stockdale. Driving a black Chevrolet Silverado. You should be careful out there.” However, this news has not been confirmed by authorities.
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Also available locally wrote On Facebook “There was a shooting in the Walmart parking lot in Seguin. If you’re going to the wm, they won’t let anyone in. My husband got there shortly after it happened.”
At this time, authorities have no information on injuries and no details on possible suspects.
Meanwhile, some people are also reacting to reports of the shooting at the Seguin Walmart.
Seguin Walmart shooting report: Reaction overwhelming
One person commented on the latest news from the Seguin Police Department, writing “Several police officers and peace officers were seen near Highland Country Estates and it looked like they were looking for someone. Any concerns about the area?”. Another speculated they were hunting suspects involved in the Walmart incident.
Another person commented: “A man allegedly shot his girlfriend several times and then fled the scene as she passed by.” However, this information cannot be verified.
One of them noted a “suspicious encounter” in the parking lot. Another blamed crime on population growth. “The more the population, the more crime, no matter what type. Yes, I know crime has always been present in Seguin, but it happens more often…” they wrote.
Another claimed, “Sadly, there was a body in the parking lot,” referring to Walmart. However, authorities have not confirmed this and videos circulating online do not show this.
