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Man in custody after incident at Reidsville Walmart

Reidsville police identify man who they arrested in the parking lot.

REIDSVILLE, N.C. — Police said a person is in custody after an incident at the Walmart on NC-14 in Reidsville Friday afternoon. 

Police said they got a call to the Walmart shortly before 1 p.m. about a person with a gun. RPD said officers arrived and detained the person with a gun in the parking lot. They said no one was injured and no shots were fired. 

The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Melford Edison Holloway III. He was charged with assault by pointing a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and going armed to the terror of the public. 

Holloway will appear in court on July 16 and was given a $25,000 bond. 

Police said the incident stemmed from a confrontation between two patrons. 

Police have cleared the scene at this time. Investigators said this was not an active shooter situation. 

Reidsville Police Department responded to Walmart at approximately 12:50 pm, regarding a subject with a firearm....

Posted by Reidsville Police Department on Friday, June 28, 2024

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