One dead and two injured in shooting at Mississippi Walmart

Occurred December 23, 2014.

Scene of fatal shooting at Clarksdale Walmart (screenshot source)

(UPDATED -- See below)

Three young men were in a Walmart store in Clarksdale, Mississippi, when they got into an argument with four other young men.

The argument spilled out into the parking lot, and the three men got into a vehicle.  That's when the other men pulled out a gun and shot the three in the car, then fled.

One of the three victims, aged 23, died from multiple gunshots at the scene.  The other two, ages 19 and 20, were wounded and taken to a hospital.

From an article:

Clarksdale Police said a 23-year-old Black man was shot multiple times in his upper torso and died from his injuries.

A 19-year-old Black male was shot in the neck and another Black male, age 20, was shot in the back, police said.

Both victims were taken to an area hospital. Their conditions are unknown. A witness told FOX13 News his cousin and two other passengers were sitting in the vehicle and another driver approached their vehicle. A gunman got out and shot the 23-year-old, who was a passenger in the back seat and then shot his 20-year-old cousin in the neck, who was sitting in the driver's seat. The 19-year-old who was sitting in the front passenger seat was then shot in the back.

Police said it appeared to be some type of confrontation inside the Walmart between the victims and four young Black male subjects. The shooting occurred once the victims were out in the parking lot.

Police said it appears to be a targeted shooting and not a random shooting.

There is no suspect information and the shooting remains under investigation.

From another article:

Investigators worked overnight to find the people who opened fire just two days before Christmas

"It's the wrong time for that. Within two days of the birth of Jesus Christ, and people still killing each other," said James Parks.

Investigators say an argument broke out inside the store, spilling over into the parking lot where several shots were fired.

"Could have hit anybody. Makes me want to get in my car and leave," Parks added.

Police say Tuesday's shooting was targeted. They're searching for three or four men who drove off in a dark colored SUV.

Nancy Bailey added, "You're kind of afraid for your life trying to come out and do what you need to do for the holidays. That's scary."

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UPDATE (12/26/14):  The main suspect in the case, 19-year old Christin Trey Allen, also known as Trey Pulley, turned himself in to custody.

A second person, James Thompkins, has also been charged as an accessory to the crime.  Around 20 shots had been fired. 

Couple robbed at gunpoint in parking lot of Mississippi Walmart

Occurred June 26, 2014.


A couple were robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of a Walmart store in Gulfport, Mississippi.  Sterling Raheem Jules, 22, was arrested for the hold-up, along with a female accomplice, Latoya Jaqueline Batista, 30.

Luckily, no one was injured.

From an article:

A couple told police they were in the parking lot at about 11:31 p.m. when they were approached by an armed black male, who proceeded to rob the man of his wallet and the woman of her purse. He then got into a vehicle driven by another suspect and fled the scene.

During the investigation, Jules and Batista developed as suspects and were entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as being wanted for armed robbery.

On Wednesday, Gulfport detectives located and arrested Jules and Batista at their residence on Switzer Road.

Is this the same Walmart in Gulfport where a man fired at his ex-girlfriend, in December 2013?

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Mississippi man unintentionally shoots himself in Walmart parking lot

Occurred December 31, 2013.


A man was sitting in his car in the parking lot of a Walmart store in Grenada, Mississippi, when he unintentionally shot and injured himself with is .40-caliber handgun.

From an article:

A Cascilla man accidentally shot himself in the leg while sitting in his vehicle in the Walmart parking lot  Friday, according to Grenada police. 

   According to Capt. George Douglas with the Grenada Police Department, a man he identified as Steven Kendall, 29, accidentally discharged a .40 caliber handgun and injured himself around 10 a.m. 

   “According to an eyewitness, a man heard one shot and went over to the vehicle to check on Kendall,” said Douglas. 

   The witness called 911, and an ambulance arrived and transported Kendall to the University of Mississippi Medical Center-Grenada.

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Gunman robs victim at ATM at Mississippi Walmart

Occurred March 20, 2014.


A person was robbed by a gunman at an ATM on Walmart property in Meridian, Missisippi.

A suspect was captured.

From an article:

A person was trying to withdraw money from an ATM near the gas station at Wal-Mart on Highway 19 around 9 p.m. when a black male walked up with a gun in his hand. 

The victim then drove away and called police and gave a description of the suspect. Shortly thereafter, police took a suspect into custody.

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Man fires flare gun in Mississippi Walmart store, starting fire

Occurred March 3, 2014.

Scene of flare gun shooting in Jackson Walmart (source)

Two men in a Walmart store in Jackson, Mississippi, fired a flare gun in the store's clothing section, sparking a fire.  They then fled.  An employee put out the fire with an extinguisher.

A suspect is in custody.

From an article:

A witness told 16 WAPT News that two men were in the clothing section of the store when one of them fired the flare gun. The shot was very loud and produced a lot of smoke, the witness said. 

The two men ran out of the store, jumped into a van and drove off, the witness said. 

A cashier used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames until firefighters arrived, the witness said.  

"The Jackson Fire Department promptly put the small fire out," said police spokeswoman Officer Colendula Green. 

A small amount of merchandise was damaged, but no injuries were reported, Green said. 

The man suspected of firing the flare gun was taken into custody within about an hour, police said.  His name and any charges he may face have not been released. 

The store was closed while police investigated the incident.

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Realistic-looking BB guns stolen by gang members from Mississippi Walmart

Occurred December 17, 2013.


Five boys, who may be gang members, entered a Walmart store in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and stole five realistic-looking BB guns. 

According to police, such guns are often used by gangs in the area to commit crimes, since they cannot easily be distinguished from real guns.

From an article:

"These boys went into Walmart and they stole ... It was five of these stolen and they all got one," said Holly Springs Police Chief William Hollowell.

Hollowell is concerned about teens and gangs using BB guns to commit crimes.

"It looks like a gun, but it's not a real gun ... The people in the store think it's a real gun," said Hollowell.

The guns look so similar that most consumers cannot tell what is real and what is fake.

"We keep taking these guns from kids. If there's an incident where somebody is shot over these things that would just be a terrible thing to happen," said Hollowell.

Volunteer high school football Coach Danny Warren said many of the kids play with them for a joke.

"Some people don't take it as a joke. It'd more considered dangerous. Parents need to stop and talk to them," he said....

Hollowell said he does not want to see anymore young men die or lives ruined.

"If a police officer has to shoot someone that could very well bed his career," said Hollowell.

Chief Hollowell asked the local Walmart to put the BB guns in the same cases with the real guns they have in stock.

Sounds like a good idea, but here's a better one:  stop selling them.

There is no good reason for BB and pellet guns to look real, and they are routinely used to commit crimes, threaten, or injure, including at Walmart stores.

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Walmart employee with concealed weapon in Mississippi fires shots at girlfriend in parking lot

Occurred December 8, 2013.


A Walmart employee, Johnny Earl Allen, 20, was retrieving shopping carts in the parking lot of his store in Gulfport, Mississippi, when his ex-girlfriend pulled into the parking lot with friends.  He then pulled out a handgun that he had had concealed on his body, while working, and opened fire on her car. 

Luckily, no one was injured.

From an article:

Johnny Earl Allen, 20, of Gulfport, was retrieving shopping carts at the store on U.S. 49 when he saw them driving toward the building and pulled out a gun and began firing, McDaniel said. 

"We believe he had the gun on his person while he was at work," he said. 

No one was injured. 

Investigators believe Allen ran from the scene and got in a gold Chevrolet Blazer. 

Police said they found Allen late Sunday night and arrested him on a charge of aggravated domestic assault and three counts of aggravated assault. 

"This does not mean Christmas shoppers are in danger," McDaniel said. "This was not a random shooting. It was domestic-related."

Read more here: http://www.sunherald.com/2013/12/09/5180672/walmart-worker-accused-of-firing.html#storylink=cpy

Umm, yes, shoppers were in danger!  Anytime anyone is shooting at a moving vehicle in a crowded parking lot, everyone there is in danger!

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Drug-related shooting in Mississippi Walmart Parking Lot

Occurred September 5, 2013.


A shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Walmart in Meridian, Mississippi, between gang members, over a drug deal.  One man was wounded and taken to the hospital.

A relative of the victim spoke out, and brought information to the local police, but the police have refused to use the information to investigate, according to him.

From an article and news video:

The day of the shooting, he called the detective with information. He said the detective called him back the first time, but when he tried to continue to contact police as he acquired more detailed and accurate information, but the process became frustrating. 

"I tried to call the police department and talk to a detective. It's an automated system, and if you don't hit the right button, it'll hang up on you," he said. "I got upset and went to the police department." 

After a long wait, he said he was only able to speak to someone after saying a few choice words and getting up to leave. The next time he had more information on the shooter, his calls were never returned. He said to his knowledge, nothing has been done with the information he provided. 

"The only thing I didn't do was bring the gentleman down to the police department in my vehicle," said the relative. 

His relative says the victim was involved in gang-related activity, and the shooting occurred over a drug deal in the Highway 19 Walmart parking lot. He's concerned the police department is not giving the case much priority since it's a gang related crime, but he's worried if they don't future retaliation could hurt some other innocent bystander.

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Four assault rifles stolen from Mississippi Walmart display case

The four assault rifles stolen from Tyler Walmart

Occurred October 1, 2012.

A man and woman broke into a display case at a Tyler, Mississippi Walmart and stole four assault rifles.  

The assault rifles have since been recovered, but the suspects have yet to be captured.

From an article:

According to a Walmart spokesperson, someone broke into the gun case around 1:30 Monday morning, while a clerk wasn't looking and stole several guns. 

Tyler Police say surveillance footage shows a white male breaking into the gun case and removing four assault rifles. Police say he had an accomplice, who acted as a look out. They describe her as a white female. 

The four rifles, along with a gun bag and hunting jacket were placed in a cart and taken from the store, police say. 

Tyler Police say the suspects left WalMart in a silver Dodge or Chrysler minivan with only one hubcap on the left rear wheel.  

Walmart is working with local law enforcement to provide any assistance they may need. 

As a precautionary measure, All Tyler Walmart stores will be temporarily removing firearms from sales floors during the overnight hours.

From another article:

Warrants have been issued for 33-year-old Jamie Lee Miller and 34-year-old Jeremy Lee Wilson. Both are wanted on charges of theft of a firearm. 

Police have also recovered the suspects vehicle at a house located north of Tyler Pipe.
The homeowner stated that they did not know who the vehicle belonged to when they discovered it in their carport. 

Since the theft Sunday, Tyler Police also recovered all four of the weapons that were stolen from the store on Highway 64 West. Information led Tyler Police Officers to a location in town where the weapons were possibly dropped off.

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Dispute turns into shooting at Mississippi Walmart

Scene of shooting at Jackson Walmart

Occurred February 21, 2012.

Two men, Thomas Wansley and Jeremiah Wilson, had a dispute in the parking lot of a Jackson, Mississippi Walmart. Wansley pulled up in his car next to Wilson's car and opened fire despite other shoppers nearby.  Wilson was struck three times.  An off-duty police officer responded. Wansley pointed his gun at the officer, and the officer fired but missed. Wansley then surrendered.

Both men had female passengers at the time, neither of which were wounded.

(news video)

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