BREAKING NEWS – A gunman accused of opening fire inside a northern Mississippi Walmart today leaving at least two dead.

Investigators said the incident unfolded this morning at the chain’s store in Southaven, a city roughly 14 miles south of Memphis.

DeSoto County Sheriff Bill Rasco said at least two people were dead and the suspect had been shot, but the suspect’s condition was not immediately clear.

One person was found dead inside the Walmart Supercenter and one person was found dead in the parking lot.

A police officer was said to be injured in the shooting but was reportedly protected by a bulletproof vest. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to be OK.

The gunman was reportedly an employee at the Walmart store.

This is a developing story and more information will be released at a later time.