Shoppers at the **Evergreen Park Walmart** were thrown into chaos on **Tuesday night** when gunfire erupted inside the busy store, leaving at least two people shot and several others injured in the panic that followed. The terrifying scene unfolded just after **7:20 p.m.**, as dozens of customers filled the aisles for evening errands.
Witnesses described sheer pandemonium — one victim was seen bleeding near the checkout lanes while terrified shoppers knocked over displays and shelves in their desperate attempts to escape. “It was chaos — people were screaming and running everywhere,” one shopper said. “I dropped everything and just ran.”
Police officers from the **Evergreen Park Police Department** arrived within minutes, quickly securing the building and locating the wounded victims. **Emergency crews declared an EMS Plan 1**, bringing multiple ambulances and fire units to treat the injured. Two victims were transported to nearby hospitals for emergency care, though their current conditions have not been released.
Authorities locked down the store for several hours as investigators processed the crime scene, interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage. By late evening, officials confirmed that a **suspect was in custody**, though no details about their identity, motive, or connection to the victims have been made public.The **Evergreen Park Walmart** has since reopened, but the community remains shaken by the violence.
Local leaders expressed gratitude to first responders for their swift actions and called for calm as the investigation continues.“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this terrifying event,” police said in a statement. “This could have been much worse if not for the fast response from our officers and medics.” The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine what led to the shooting inside one of the area’s busiest retail centers.
