Man Accidentally Shoots Himself Following Argument at Raleigh Walmart, Police Say

A man was critically injured Tuesday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself during an exchange of gunfire at a Walmart in Raleigh, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD).

Authorities said officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Walmart located at 3950 Austin Peay Highway around 3:51 p.m. The incident unfolded after a dispute between two individuals escalated into gunfire.

During the altercation, one of the men unintentionally shot himself, police confirmed. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

MPD reported that two men have been detained in connection with the incident as the investigation remains ongoing.