A shooting incident at the Walmart Supercenter in Bartlett, just outside Memphis, left one person injured on Thursday afternoon, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
According to the Bartlett Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Walmart located on Highway 64 around 2:30 p.m. after reports of shots fired inside the store. Upon arrival, police secured the scene and quickly apprehended a suspect without incident.
Authorities confirmed that one individual sustained injuries during the shooting. The extent of the victim’s injuries has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether the victim was targeted or caught in the crossfire.
Police emphasized that the suspect acted alone and assured the public there is no ongoing threat. Investigators have not yet released the suspect’s identity or a possible motive behind the shooting.
BARTLETT POLICE DEPARTMENT: On June 19, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Walmart located at 8400 Highway 64. Upon arrival, officers quickly secured the scene and located the suspect, who was taken into custody without further incident.
The scene is secure now, and there is no ongoing threat to the public or the surrounding community. We can confirm that the suspect acted alone. We are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and further details will be released as they become available. We ask the public to avoid the area to allow law enforcement and emergency personnel to continue their work.
We thank the community for their cooperation and understanding.
The Walmart Supercenter was temporarily closed as police continued their investigation, and customers were evacuated from the store as a precaution. Officials are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to contact the Bartlett Police Department.
More details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
