In a shocking incident on Monday night, a Walmart in Beavercreek, Ohio, became the scene of terror as a gunman opened fire, wounding four people before taking his own life, according to police reports.

The shooter entered the Walmart on Pentagon Boulevard around 8:35 p.m., indiscriminately firing at people inside the store. Beavercreek Police Captain Scott Molnar confirmed that four individuals were injured in the attack and promptly taken to nearby hospitals. The conditions of the victims remain unknown as of now.

Tragically, the assailant turned the gun on himself, adding a grim conclusion to the harrowing event. As of the latest update, the identity of the shooter, his motive, and other crucial details have not been released by authorities.

Beavercreek, a town with a population of around 50,000 people, is situated approximately 50 miles north of Cincinnati. Following the incident, Beavercreek Police assured the public via social media that the store had been cleared and secured, with no ongoing threat. No shots were fired by responding officers, according to police statements.

Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, swiftly responded to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation.

The Beavercreek Police Department expressed condolences, stating on social media, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families impacted by this horrific tragedy. We will release more information as it becomes available.” Walmart also released a statement expressing their heartbreak and collaboration with investigators on the developing situation.

Unfortunately, this marks the second major shooting incident at the Beavercreek Walmart store in less than a decade. In 2014, police fatally shot John Crawford III inside the same store, mistakenly believing the pellet gun he carried was a real firearm. Angela Williams, a shopper present during the 2014 shooting, tragically died of a cardiac event as she attempted to flee the store.

The community is left grappling with the aftermath of this recent act of violence, emphasizing the ongoing challenges surrounding gun violence and the urgent need for solutions to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in public spaces.