Large law enforcement presence at Ocala Walmart on East Silver Springs Boulevard

This is the second time in less than a week law enforcement has been called out to this Walmart store.

By Denise Vickers January 11, 2024 4:13 pm

Ocala Police have cleared the scene at the E.D. Croskey Center after investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting, confirming no threat to the public. — 352todayCanva ProThe Marion County Sheriff's Office tells us their bomb squad has been called out to assist OPD.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – For the second time in a week, law enforcement have swarmed the Walmart on East Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala.

Listeners of our partner radio station 93.7 K-Country first alerted us to the law enforcement activity.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has confirmed they have dispatched the bomb squad to assist the Ocala Police Department.

We have reached out to the Ocala Police Department and have not yet heard back. Calls to the Walmart are currently not being answered which is a strong indication that the store is evacuated.

|READ: OPD reports no bomb at East Silver Springs Boulevard Walmart, all clear given

On Sunday, Ocala police responded to reports of a bomb threat. Authorities evacuated the store. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) bomb squad came in to sweep the store and found no danger. The store re-opened a few hours later.

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