CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Two people were grazed by a bullet inside a Walmart in Clayton County on Wednesday afternoon.
Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco was at the Walmart on Anvilblock Road as a large number of police conducted an investigation.
Police say Quentendou Arnold, 18, accidentally discharged a gun inside the store, causing the bullet to ricochet and graze two people. Only one of them was treated on scene. The other declined treatment.
Francisco spoke with coming out of the store with a bandage on her arm who said she had been grazed by a bullet, but will be OK.
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A Walmart spokesperson said the store was closed, but has since reopened.
“The safety of our associates and customers is a top priority. We’re working closely with law enforcement as they investigate,” they said in a statement.
Another shopper told Francisco that she heard a gunshot and started running.
“I’m at self-checkout and next thing you know, I heard a boom and everybody started running out the door. I just feel like you shouldn’t shoot because you can shoot anybody,” shopper Sonya Williams said.
Police say Arnold left the store before they arrived, but was found a short time later and arrested. He is currently being held in the Clayton County Jail on charges of reckless conduct, obstruction and false statements.
Investigators also say Demonta Arnold, 18, provided false information to police and tampered with evidence. He is being held in the Clayton County Jail on an obstruction charge.
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