LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — Lenoir City authorities said Tuesday no injuries were reported after deputies responded to calls about a shooting at a Walmart. They also said no suspect was in custody.
They said the store is located off Highway 321, and calls about the shooting came in at around 8:02 p.m. They said several rounds were fired, and authorities were reviewing security camera footage as of around 9 p.m. Tuesday night.
The Lenoir City Mayor, Tony Aikens, also said that there is a $5,000 reward being offered for anyone who provides information about the suspect. A Walmart spokesperson said that the store closed immediately after the shooting, but plans to reopen on Wednesday.
"Just a tremendous response. Off-duty officers from the Lenoir City Police Department as well," said Aikens.
According to Don White, the Lenoir City Police Chief, authorities said they were still offering the reward as of Wednesday afternoon. He also said they were reviewing video footage, and thought they may have identified the person responsible.
Anyone who has information about the suspect or shooting should call either the Loudon County Sheriff's Office at (865) 986-4823 or the Lenoir City Police Department at 865-986-2005.
Additional information about this story, such as the identity of the suspect or the circumstances surrounding the shooting, was not immediately available. This story will be updated when more information is available.