By Bernie Dotson
Sun Correspondent
Two people and a dog are dead from gunshot wounds after an apparent murder suicide at Gallup’s Walmart.
Capt. Marinda Spencer of the Gallup Police Department said a call regarding a potentially fatal shooting at the West Maloney Boulevard store came in to Metro Dispatch at about 12:30 p.m. When officers arrived it was determined that the incident involved a male and a female and an animal, Spencer said.
“Yes, I can confirm that there was a fatal shooting,” Spencer said. “The incident is still under investigation.”
A Walmart employee who asked not to be identified said the store has continued with normal business. She said police have said they’ll be on the scene indefinitely. Walmart is located at 1650 W. Maloney Ave.
Spencer said there is not a gunman on the loose. Spencer did not identify the weapon used or say what type of dog died. Spencer did not identify the type of vehicle was involved in the incident.