Walmart employee shot by disgruntled customer in Pineville, police say

PINEVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person was taken to Atrium CMC Main after a shooting on the outskirts of Pineville, according to the Mecklenburg EMS Agency (MEDIC).

The incident happened sometime before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Pineville-Matthews Road south of Charlotte.

Pineville Police say a male customer at self-checkout did not fully complete the purchase, which led to a conflict. The customer then returned and shot an employee in the knee.

The employee was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to authorities. The suspect has been arrested.

“The safety and security of our associates is a priority at all times,” Walmart said in a statement. “We are working with local law enforcement and will refer additional questions to them.”

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