A hostage situation has been controlled in a Wal-Mart Store in Amarillo, Texas in the US, after police officers shot the suspect dead.
Reports are unclear at this point about the possible motives, death toll, if any, and number of hostages taken.
What We Know
- There was an armed person inside a Wal-Mart store who had taken hostages.
- The suspect has been shot by a police SWAT crew and is apparently dead.
- Police officials say it is a ‘workplace related incident’.
- The suspect was a male.
- Hostages taken are safe.
- Initial reports say that there are no other injuries besides the suspect.
What We Don’t Know
- Exact number of hostages taken.
- Exact reason for the incident, and whether there were any other motives besides the one cited by the authorities.
- Whether or not it was a pre-planned incident.
- Any details about the suspect.
No shooting ongoing at this moment.Amarillo Police Department
(With inputs from AP)
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