Some Walmart employees said a man who was shot and critically injured early Tuesday afternoon outside the Brainerd store was a produce employee outside on a break. The 61-year-old man got caught up in a crossfire, it was stated.
He and one other person were wounded in the incident just before 1 p.m.
The 61-year-old man had more than one bullet wound.
A man, 23, was shot once and had non-life threatening injuries.
Both were rushed to the hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
The man in critical condition underwent surgeries on Tuesday night.
Unknown suspect(s) fled the scene in a vehicle prior to police arrival.
A former employee of the Brainerd Walmart said, "I used to work there and prayers go to Mr. Alfred and family. He is a friendly person and I enjoyed talking to him."
Police were following up on suspect leads from witnesses.
A large number of police went to the location on Greenway View Drive.