SJPD responds to shooting incident at South Belt Walmart

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Police Department confirms that two people were injured following an 'accidental discharge of a firearm' Tuesday afternoon at South Belt Walmart.

The initial call came in around 1:45 p.m. of reported shots fired inside Walmart at 3022 S. Belt Highway in St. Joseph.

A young juvenile and an adult female sustained injuries as a result of a firearm being accidentally discharged in the store.

"Both individuals were transported for medical attention with non-life-threatening injuries," said Captain Wayne Byrom with SJPD. "There is not any danger to the public and it does not appear to be a random event. It is believed to be a negligent discharge by a firearms owner."

According to a press release from SJPD, no names are being released at this time, due to the involvement of a juvenile.

Shoppers were not permitted to enter the store while law enforcement worked the scene.

The individuals involved in the incident were known to each other, and there was no indication of criminal activity directed at other shoppers.

SJPD said it would provide updates when appropriate.

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