Police in Darby Township, Pennsylvania, are seeking a gunman who shot a Walmart employee during an altercation Friday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. inside the Walmart located at 50 McDade Blvd. in Delaware County.
According to Darby Township Police Chief Michael Sousa, investigators believe two men were engaged in a verbal dispute in the self-checkout area. During the argument, one of the men allegedly produced a handgun and fired a single shot. The stray round struck a female Walmart employee in the leg. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment, though her current condition has not been released.
The suspect fled the scene before police arrived and remains at large. Authorities are reviewing surveillance video to aid in identifying the individual responsible. Sousa stated that the public is not in any danger, as officers have cleared the store and surrounding businesses. The investigation is ongoing.