3 teen suspects arrested for Mount Vernon Walmart shooting

5 people injured in Mount Vernon Walmart shooting

According to police, two groups of people got into a fight and shots rang out.

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - Three young suspects have been arrested in connection to a shooting at a Mount Vernon Walmart that left five people injured.

On Sunday, July 17 around 10 p.m., Mount Vernon police responded to a "weapon offense" at the Walmart at 2301 Freeway. According to police, the people who reported the incident said shots were fired inside the store.

Police said a group arrived and went inside the store, had an altercation with another group of men and shots were fired. Mount Vernon police say this was an altercation between two rival gangs.

A 76-year-old customer, a 24-year-old employee and three 19-year-old men were injured.

On July 22, warrants were served at two locations, and numerous firearms and items entered as evidence were seized. As a result of the search warrant, one suspect surrendered and was booked into the Skagit County Juvenile Detention Center on five counts of first-degree assault.

On July 24, a 16-year-old was booked into the Skagit County Juvenile Detention Center after turning himself in for his alleged involvement.

The third teen, a 17-year-old, was arrested on July 29 during a traffic stop. They were also booked into the Skagit County Juvenile Detention Center for five counts of first-degree assault.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that would assist investigators are asked to call the 24-hour dispatch information number (360) 428-3211 or during business hours call Mount Vernon Police at (360) 336-6271.