Lawton shooting: Active shooter at Walmart on Sheridan Road detained with gunshot wound

Shooting at Lawton Walmart, Oklahoma: suspect detained with self-inflicted gunshot wound, hospitalized, police confirm.

Updated on: Aug 21, 2025, 24:14:41 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting took place at the Walmart Supercenter on Sheridan Road in Lawton, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, the police confirmed. Lawton Police Department said that the shooter has been detained with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and has been transported to a hospital. No one else was injured in the shooting, the police confirmed.

“We are asking that citizens clear the parking lot,” Lawton PD said in a post on Facebook. “The suspect was transported to the hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. There are no other injuries reported at this time. The business will be closed until further notice.” The suspect is reportedly critical.

If anyone has any information on the shooting, they have been asked to reach out to Lawton PD. The probe into the incident is still on.

Hindustan Times is working to gather more details on the incident.

"I just heard the shot and then I heard more shots, louder shots, as I was running out of the store" a woman who was at the Walmart during the incident told Haley Wilson of local news broadcaster, KSWO. The woman described the situation as "scary."

Lawton is in southwestern Oklahoma, about 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. It’s the county seat of Comanche County and lies near Fort Sill, a major US Army post.

This is a developing story.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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