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Guy Stops Potential Attack At Walmart After Man Shows Up With Rifle

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– The Springfield Police Department tweeted out Thursday that an armed man was arrested at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on W. Republic Road.

His intent was not to cause peace or comfort to anybody that was in the business. In fact, he’s lucky to be alive to be honest.”
LT. MIKE LUCAS, SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Later, Lt. Mike Lucas with Springfield Police confirmed it was a white man in his 20s, armed with a rifle that was taken into custody.

“His intent was not to cause peace or comfort to anybody that was in the business. In fact, he’s lucky to be alive still to be honest,” he told reporters.

Lucas said Thursday evening that no shots were fired and nobody was injured. However, the man is still in custody.

Read the full story at OzarksFirst.com.


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