Gunman shoots, wounds four shoppers in Ohio Walmart

Patrons at an Ohio Walmart went through a horrifying experience this week after a gunman walked in and randomly opened fire.

According to the Associated Press, the lone gunman managed to shoot and wound four shoppers at the Beavercreek, Ohio Walmart on Monday night.

The AP noted:

The attack at the Walmart in Beavercreek, a suburb of Dayton, just days before Thanksgiving injured four shoppers: three women and a man. Police said three were in stable condition and one of the women in critical but stable condition on Tuesday afternoon at area hospitals.

Beavercreek Mayor Bob Stone, at a press conference, announced the tragic shooting and expressed his sorrow.

"Tragedy struck our beloved community Monday evening, and, in the face of adversity, the strength of our community shines through," the mayor said.

The Beavercreek Police Department issued a statement with limited details.

"A male walked into the Walmart in Beavercreek around 8:35 p.m. Monday and began firing a gun, injuring four people. The victims were transported to area hospitals and their conditions are unknown at this time. A fifth person, the shooter, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No shots were fired by any responding police officers," the department wrote.

The department added, "Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation; FBI; as well as other local agencies are on scene assisting with the investigation. Again, there is no active threat."

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families impacted by this horrific tragedy. We will release more information as it becomes available.

The tragedy drew the attention of Ohio Rep. Mike Turner, who released a statement on social media regarding the horrific shooting.

My full statement about the horrific shooting in Beavercreek, Ohio: pic.twitter.com/NQdTFrGqbB

— US Rep. Mike Turner (@RepMikeTurner) November 22, 2023

A photo of the suspected gunman circulated across social media this week.

Beavercreek police have released the first official photo of the man who opened fire inside a local Walmart, injuring four people on Monday. https://t.co/s2Sf6gEB1s

— WHIO-TV (@whiotv) November 22, 2023

The suspected shooter reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities.