Olympia Fields Walmart shooting: Woman injured after confrontation inside store, police department says

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (WLS) — A woman was injured inside a south suburban store after a confrontation on Saturday, police said.

Police responded to an Olympia Fields Walmart around 9:42 a.m. after reports of shots fired.

When they arrived, they found a woman with a wound to her head. She was taken to the hospital and has already been released, police said.

Authorities said they were advised by doctors that the wound to her head was not a gunshot wound and that she “more than likely” hit her head on the floor during a struggle.

However, police said their preliminary investigation does indicate at least one shot was fired.

Police said they believe the struggle started when the victim, who is security at the store, confronted alleged shoplifters.

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No suspects are in custody, police said. Authorities said the incident was isolated and there is no threat to the public.

Police did not immediately provide further information about the incident.

Walmart issued a statement:

“We’re deeply disturbed by today’s incident and are thankful that the associate involved did not sustain any injuries. We will continue to work closely with law enforcement during their investigations and hope the suspect will be apprehended swiftly and brought to justice.”

The Walmart has been closed for the rest of the day, police said.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

EDITORIAL NOTE: Police originally said the woman was shot but later clarified that she was injured when she “more than likely” hit her head