04-22-26
By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian
Just before Noon today, Uvalde police. Uvalde County Sheriff’s Officers and other first responders swarmed the Uvalde Walmart and evacuated Walmart employees and employees who work at businesses located in the retail strip center east of the big box store. Some employees gathered at Tex Best Convenience store across Highway 90.
According to a statement from the Uvalde Police Department, it said, ‘At approximately 11:11 am, the Walmart customer service desk received an anonymous phone call from a male subject who spoke with an accent and stated that an explosive device had been placed inside the store and would detonate within 30 minutes. Walmart personnel immediately notified the Uvalde Police Department.”
The press release continued stating that a systematic search of the building was made.
“During the reentry process for store employees, a separate male subject made a follow-up threat to employees, which was secondary to the original incident and not related to the initial bomb threat. Employees again notified law enforcement. Officers from the Uvalde Police Department and assisting agencies responded immediately, located the individual, and took him into custody. The subject was arrested and charged with Terroristic Threat,” the statement said.
According to sources, South Ham Lane was closed off for a portion of the time.
The Uvalde Police Department released the following post on the agency’s Facebook page.
“Update: 2:31 pm The scene has been cleared and Walmart is now opened to the public.
Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation.
Update: 12:07pm- First responders have responded to a threat made by phone. The store has been evacuated. Responders are currently sweeping the store. There is no active threat to the community at this time.”
