Springfield Police Ask For Public's Help Investigating Walmart Incident

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky

Published August 14, 2019 at 5:03 AM CDT

Springfield Police Department Headquarters

The Springfield Police Department continues to investigate the incident that occurred last Thursday afternoon at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on W. Republic Rd. A man walked into the store wearing body armor and carrying weapons. He was arrested and charged with Making a Terrorist Threat in the Second Degree.

Springfield Police say they’re “committed to ensuring a complete and thorough investigation is conducted.”

They are asking anyone who was in the store at that time and who haven’t yet had a chance to tell their story to a detective to contact them at (417) 864-1810 or email .

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Michele Skalicky

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.

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