Teen Faces Charges After Walmart Shooting

0:00A 16-year-old is facing serious charges after shots ring out in the parking lot of a Walmart in East Gadsden around mid-day Saturday. Police got the call around 12.30 p.m., for gunfire outside the store, and luckily no one was hurt. The trouble started as a dispute between two people inside the store, then spilled out to the lot. The team pulled a gun during the fight, tried to shoot at the other guy, but missed and hit two different vehicles instead. The target walked away unharmed. Several leaders are breathing a sigh of relief over the close call. Gadsden police chief Lamar Jaggears pointed out how quickly things can escalate, praising officers and folks on scene for handling it right. Mayor Craig Ford echoed that, saying the fast response is what keeps the community solid. The teams hit with two counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle, and more charges could come. Under Alabama law, he might get tried as an adult, which ramps up the stakes big time. Officers are still digging deeper, but for now, it's a stark reminder to keep cool

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