Police said a 36-year-old gunman is in custody after opening fire during a robbery attempt inside a Dallas-area Wal-Mart Tuesday night. [[368299871,R]]
Dallas police said the man went into the Wal-Mart in the 7400 block of Samuell Boulevard at about 9:50 p.m., pointed a gun at one of the cashiers and demanded money from the register.
When the cashier could not quickly comply, police said the man fired a shot into the floor, causing the cashier and several customers to run. The man then fired several more shots inside the business before running outside.
Police said an officer in a nearby parking lot heard several shots and saw a large crowd running out of the store. The officer then saw the man — later identified as 36-year-old Marcus Booker — walk out, stop and fire a weapon into the air.
The officer told Booker to lie down on the ground. Police said Booker stopped, dropped what appeared to be a gun and began to pull off his shirt. A witness and an off-duty Sheriff's deputy helped the officer take him into custody.
Marcus Booker was transported to the Lew Sterret Jail and charged with aggravated robbery.
No injuries were reported.
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NBC 5's Todd L. Davis contributed to this report.
