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One arrested following the Fountain Walmart evacuation Wednesday night

Walmart in Fountain Evacuated
Posted at 10:27 PM, May 15, 2024
and last updated 2024-05-16 19:34:19-04

FOUNTAIN, Colo. — The Walmart on Highway 85 in Fountain was evacuated by police on Wednesday night.

Just after 9 p.m. Wednesday, police say they received a call from a community member who said two individuals approached them and pointed a gun at them in the parking lot.

Police say the two suspects went into the Walmart and brandished the gun inside the store. Officers were able to take two suspects into custody and are searching for a third person of interest.

One suspect was a minor whose identity will not be released, and the other was detained and released.

According to police, no injuries have been reported.

This is a developing story. News5 will continue to update this web story as more information becomes available.
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