ROCK HILL, S.C. — Multiple police agencies in South Carolina responded to reports of threats made at Walmart stores in the Charlotte area, including Lancaster and Rock Hill.
The Rock Hill Police Department confirmed there was no active shooter at the Walmart on Dave Lyle Boulevard Thursday night, saying extra police were at the store due to threats made to Walmarts in the area.
Lancaster police were contacted by a Walmart employee about a threat that was made over the phone around 8 p.m. Thursday. Officers responded to the store and established a perimeter inside and outside of the store. Police officers provided security at the Lancaster Walmart until closing without any incidents.
Lancaster police said there is no need for the public to be concerned and that Walmart is secure and safe to shop at this weekend.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was contacted for assistance with the investigation. Lancaster police said they believed the threat at the Lancaster store was related to the incident at the Rock Hill store.
No suspects have been identified and no arrests were made. No shots were fired at any Walmart store in the area, according to police. Multiple police agencies are now involved in the investigation.
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