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UPDATE: 

A suspect who was allegedly armed inside a Walmart in Amarillo, Texas, has been shot and killed by a SWAT team, according to FOX News.

The Amarillo Police Department is on the scene of the active shooter situation taking place at a local Walmart, 97.9 The Beat has confirmed.

Officials have asked the public to stay away from the area as they detain the suspect and evacuate patrons.

Police have indicated there is one armed man inside who is believed to be a former Walmart employee and has taken a manager hostage, ABC reports.

There is no word of any injuries or arrests at this time. We will continue to bring you more details as this story develops.

This is a developing story.

SOURCE: FOX News, 97.9 The Beat, ABC | PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter, Getty

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BREAKING: Police Respond To Active Shooter Situation In Texas  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com