Police officers in Athens, Tennessee responded yesterday to the hospital to investigate a shooting.

Officers say a female sustained a gunshot wound to her lower extremities in the parking lot of Walmart in Athens.

The shooting stemmed from an argument between a male suspect and the victim.

Officers say alcohol was likely a factor.

Officials said the incident was not connected to Walmart.

The victim was taken to a trauma center for treatment.

The case is active and still under investigation.

Authorities did not initially release the names of those involved.