Three suspects are arrested after 'one gunshot' is fired at a Tennessee Walmart, sparking panic among shoppers

Three suspects are in custody following reports of an 'active shooter' situation at a Walmart in Tennessee on Wednesday. 

Police and emergency services were called to the superstore on Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville around 3.30pm after receiving reports of an gunman on the loose.

Dozens of shoppers were rushed out of the store, with some taking shelter at a nearby Chick-Fil-A, local news station WVLT reported. 

Three men have been taken into custody following reports of an 'active shooter' at Walmart in Sevierville, Tennessee on Wednesday 

Initial reports indicated there was an active shooter in the store however police confirmed no victims have been reported and there is no 'ongoing danger'

According to restaurant manager Cody Cummings, shoppers said panic ensued after the suspects got into a fight which resulted in one of them pulling out a gun.  

Customers were then informed over the loudspeaker that an armed man was moving through the store. 

Sevierville Police have confirmed one gunshot was fired in the store and three people have since been detained, ABC6 reported. 

A police spokesperson said there is no danger to the community after reports of the shooting and no victims have been reported. 

No further information on the suspects identities were released. 

Initial reports indicated there was an active shooter situation, sparking panic among the community. 

Tracey Houston told the news station she was in the parking lot of the Walmart when she heard gunshots ring out.  

'My friend since we were 10 years old was still in there, luckily a guy pushed her out a side door. But she's extremely shaken up right now,' she said.  

'There's every cop in Sevierville there right now working this.'  

 

This is a developing story. More to come.