Arrest made after car plows into Concord Walmart, police say - WSOC Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. — Police said a person is in custody after driving a car into a Walmart early Friday in Concord.

The Concord Police Department tweeted around 6:30 a.m. that it was investigating the incident at the Walmart on Thunder Road, off Derita Road near Concord Mills and Interstate 85.

Concord PD is currently investigating an incident that occurred at Wal Mart on Thunder Rd. where an individual drove a vehicle into the structure. There are no injuries to report at this time. The person responsible is in custody.\JDB pic.twitter.com/J1xBDsDi8c

— Concord, NC Police (@ConcordNCPolice) April 2, 2021

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According to officials, someone drove a car into the store, but that driver has been arrested. Their name has not yet been released.

Channel 9′s Susanna Black reported that dozens of police, fire and EMS crews could be seen at the store, with most of the activity focused around the pharmacy and grocery entrance.

#Breaking: Concord Police are investigating after someone drove a vehicle INTO the Walmart on Thunder Road. No reports of anyone getting hurt. They say they have a person in custody. Live update from here on @wsoctv in minutes. pic.twitter.com/zpMDKhvnrT

— Anthony Kustura (@AnthonyWSOC9) April 2, 2021

Channel 9 learned that first responders were able to get all the employees out of the building and no injuries have been reported. The store was scheduled to open at 7 a.m. but will remain closed indefinitely.

A Walmart worker who was inside the store at the time shared photos of the aftermath with Channel 9, showing aisles damaged and items strewn across the floor.

Photos from inside Concord Walmart (WSOC)

Photos from inside Concord Walmart A Walmart employee shared these images with Channel from inside the store after a car drove into the business Friday morning. (WSOC)

Police have not shared any other details and it was still unclear what led to the incident.

>> Channel 9′s Anthony Kustura and Susanna Black are with investigators on the scene and will have live updates throughout the morning on Eyewitness News.

Check back with wsoctv.com for updates on this developing story.

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