shooting near Walmart

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PITTON, Pennsylvania – Police in the town of Pittston, Pennsylvania, responded to a shooting at a nail salon near a Walmart Center, according to police and local reports.

Police in Pittstown, Pennsylvania, are responding to alarm systems and an active shooting situation near a Walmart Supercenter, according to local reports.

State and local armed police have taped duct tape from a shopping plaza area to the left of Walmart where there is a yellow evidence sign on the floor.

A blue cloth was placed over a car parked near the Envy Nails saloon.

At least one person was shot near the store, which is off State Route 315.

Pennsylvania State Police said several shots were fired and described the shooting as an “attempted murder.”

The authorities are actively searching for the shooter.

The shooting took place outside the store off State Route 315.

Officials are asking residents in Dupont and Pittston to take shelter and close their doors.

State police told Eyewitness News that several shots were fired and they are looking for a suspect now wanted for attempted murder.

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Police are closing roads around Walmart and the Pilot Travel Center.
According to state police and alarm systems, Route 315 is now closed in both directions.

Eyewitness news crews saw a helicopter flying over the area while police cars lined up on the side of Route 315 with armed officers and K9s patrolling the area.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area.