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Lawton Shooting: Walmart Suspect Detained After Gunshot Wound

A shooting occurred at the Walmart Supercenter on Sheridan Road in Lawton, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, police confirmed. According to the Lawton Police Department (LPD), the suspect was detained after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital.

Authorities confirmed that no one else was injured during the incident.

Police Statement on the Shooting

In an official post on Facebook, the Lawton Police Department stated:

“We are asking that citizens clear the parking lot. The suspect was transported to the hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. There are no other injuries reported at this time. The business will be closed until further notice.”

Reports suggest that the suspect remains in critical condition.

Investigation and Public Appeal

The police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Lawton Police Department. The investigation is ongoing.

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Eyewitness Account

An eyewitness described the terrifying moments inside the store:

“I just heard the shot and then I heard more shots, louder shots, as I was running out of the store,” a woman told Haley Wilson of local news outlet KSWO. She described the situation as “scary.”

Location Details

Lawton is in southwestern Oklahoma, approximately 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. It serves as the county seat of Comanche County and is located near Fort Sill, a major U.S. Army installation.

Official Facebook Update

The Lawton Police Department reiterated in a Facebook post:

“The Lawton Police Department along with first responders are investigating shooting that occurred at Walmart on Sheridan Road. We are asking that citizens clear the parking lot. The suspect was transported to the hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. There are no other injuries reported at this time. The business will be closed until further notice.”

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