Multiple 911 Calls Reveal Chaos During Beavercreek Walmart Shooting

Dozens of frantic 911 calls provide harrowing accounts of the moments a shooter opened fire inside a Walmart in Beavercreek, causing panic and chaos among shoppers and employees. The incident, which ended with the shooter taking his own life, left several individuals injured and sent shockwaves through the local community.

The calls originated from various sources, including people present inside the Walmart, those outside the store, and concerned employees seeking refuge. A store manager, who acted swiftly to protect employees and shoppers, informed dispatchers about the active shooter situation, stating, “I’m in the cash office, I have customers sheltering in place. We have reports of an active shooter.”

Dispatchers encountered a distressing scene as they fielded calls, with screaming and crying audible in the background. Their primary focus was to guide people to safety, urging them to find secure locations. One woman, who had taken cover under a table at the Subway restaurant within the store, told dispatchers, “There’s an active shooter at Walmart… everybody’s running out the door, I’m hiding under the table.”

One caller, who was outside in the garden center, reported a victim with severe bleeding. The caller urgently requested an ambulance, stating, “She is bleeding very bad… there’s a lot of blood. We need an ambulance.” The injured woman was described as having a head injury and intermittently losing consciousness. Another victim, who was able to move despite experiencing injuries, was also identified by the caller.

An eyewitness called emergency services as he watched the shooter enter the Walmart with a rifle. He exclaimed, “There’s a dude who walked in here with a rifle!” Moments later, in a panic-stricken voice, he shouted, “He’s shooting! He’s shooting!”

Identification of the Shooter

The shooter was later identified as 20-year-old Benjamin Jones from Dayton. Police confirmed that Jones died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His body was discovered within the store just 10 minutes after the first 911 call was received.

Injured Victims

Four adults, consisting of three women and one man, were injured during the shooting. At the time of the incident, three of them were in critical condition, while one sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Updated information revealed that three victims had stabilized, but one remained in critical, yet stable condition. All the injured individuals were identified as shoppers present in the Walmart during the tragic event.

Community Impact

The Beavercreek community was left in shock following the incident. The Walmart, where the shooting took place, has been temporarily closed “until further notice” as authorities investigate the incident and assess the safety of the premises. The local community is rallying together to support the victims and their families during this difficult time.

This story will continue to be closely monitored as further details emerge and the community comes to terms with the aftermath of this tragic event.