Disgruntled Walmart Employee Fires Shots In Texas Store Parking Lot, No Injuries Reported

Disgruntled Walmart Employee Fires Shots In Texas Store Parking Lot, No Injuries Reported

A former Walmart employee fired shots in the parking lot of the store in Katy on Monday afternoon.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the incident, stating the suspect was escorted out of the store before firing towards the freeway.

Gonzalez reassured the public that there was “no further danger to the area,” and no injuries were reported. The suspect was arrested after leaving the scene. “Our District 4 patrol deputies did a remarkable job,” Gonzalez said, praising their swift response and successful apprehension of the shooter.

Happening now at the Walmart on Morton at 99 in Katy area: HCSO investigating shots fired call after we’re told a disgruntled former employee allegedly fired his weapon after being escorted out of store. No injuries. @KHOU for latest #khou11 pic.twitter.com/Qei9Vkywup

— Jason Miles (@JMilesKHOU) January 27, 2025

Thank goodness no one was harmed.

VIA: @khou11