Richland Police Cmdr. Chris Lee said the suspect fled the Fred Meyer store after the man opened fire with a handgun shortly after 11 a.m. (2 p.m. ET).
It was not clear whether the person was on foot or driving.
The injured person was taken to a hospital; Lee said he didn’t know their condition.
In a subsequent Facebook statement, the department wrote: “He is believed to be armed and dangerous. … If you see the suspect or feel you are in danger, please call 911.
The police department in nearby Kennewick also posted a photo on Twitter of the man, saying: “The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.”
The FBI, ATF and state patrol are also involved in the investigation.
Several nearby schools are on lockdown, police said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Source : cnn
