LOVEJOY, Ga. — At least four people were injured when a customer accidently discharged his firearm inside a Walmart store in Clayton County Sunday, police said.
The incident happened at the Walmart Supercenter — located at 11465 Tara Blvd.
According to AJC, the customer “shot himself in the leg after mishandling a gun, police said. The bullet then ricocheted, striking three other people, according to authorities.”
All involved are expected to survive their injuries.
The gunowner, 29-year-old Michael Walton, was arrested and charged with reckless conduct.
Police said the gun was not holstered, adding, “the handling of this firearm was not done in a reasonable standard of care.”
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