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Shooting breaks out inside Osceola County Walmart, sheriff says

Incident reported just before 8 p.m., deputies said

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies have responded after a shooting broke out inside a Walmart in Poinciana on Thursday evening, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

In a release, deputies said the incident was reported at 904 Cypress Pkwy. just before 8 p.m.

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“This is an active scene, and I have not confirmed how many suspects or victims,” an OCSO spokesperson told News 6 shortly before 8:30 p.m.

The OCSO also announced that a news conference is set to be held at a Publix parking lot across the street from the Walmart to discuss what happened.

In the meantime, the sheriff’s office is urging locals to avoid the area, as well as to expect traffic delays due to a heavy law enforcement presence.

No additional information has been provided at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back with News 6 for updates.

Correction:

In a previous version of this story, News 6 reported that the Walmart was located in Kissimmee per the OCSO. Deputies have since clarified that the location is in Poinciana, and the article has been updated to reflect this.


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