Woman accidentally shoots self inside Alabama Walmart

Shelby County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched just before 7:30 p.m. Monday to a report of an accidental firearm discharge at the Chelsea in Walmart.

Woman accidentally shoots self inside Alabama Walmart

A routine trip to a Chelsea retail location took a startling turn Monday night when a woman accidentally shot herself inside a local Walmart, according to officials at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

Incident Details

Shelby County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Chelsea store just before 7:30 p.m. following reports of an accidental firearm discharge. Upon arrival, law enforcement confirmed that the woman had suffered an injury resulting from her own weapon firing inside the building.

Status and Safety

The woman, who sustained a non-life-threatening injury, was transported to a Birmingham hospital via private vehicle for medical care. Authorities have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the store has since resumed normal operations. Stay tuned to 205focus.com for further updates on local news as they become available, and you can review the initial report at this link.