Authorities in Pennsylvania launched a search for a gunman after a shooting inside a Walmart store on Friday evening. According to the information provided, police are looking for a suspect after a Walmart employee was shot during an apparent dispute between two men inside the store. The incident prompted a large police response and left investigators working to track down the person responsible.
The location and timing of the incident were detailed by authorities. According to the account, officers responded to the Walmart at 50 McDade Boulevard in Darby Township, Delaware County, shortly after 7 p.m. local time. The response came after reports of gunfire inside the store, which quickly drew law enforcement to the scene as shoppers and staff were present.
Investigators offered an early description of how the shooting unfolded. According to the Darby Township police chief, who spoke to Fox News Digital, investigators believe that two men got into a verbal altercation in the self-checkout area of the store. That confrontation escalated before one of the men pulled out a handgun and fired, according to the account provided by authorities.
The shooting left a store worker wounded. According to the information, the employee who was struck was transported to a hospital following the incident. Authorities did not provide the person's immediate condition, leaving the extent of the injuries unclear as the investigation continued into the evening at the Delaware County store.
The person responsible was not immediately located. According to the account, the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived at the Walmart. As a result, police launched a search for the gunman, working to identify and locate the man who opened fire inside the store during the dispute.
The store remained an active scene as the response unfolded. According to the information provided, the situation inside the Walmart was still being handled by authorities, with shattered glass visible at the location. Police continued their work at the store while the search for the gunman was ongoing, and further details were expected as the investigation progressed.