Man held after gun discharges in Dallas Walmart, injuring bystanders

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A man was in custody Tuesday after a gun that he had accidentally discharged inside a Dallas Walmart, injuring several people in the store, Dallas police said.

Dallas police identified the man as Todd Canady, 23, who faces a charge of evading arrest and injury to a child.

The shooting occurred about 9:20 p.m. Monday at the Walmart, 9301 Forest Lane.

Canady was waiting in line to check out when he reached for his wallet, his gun fell and went off.

Bullet fragments struck two children and an adult, Dallas police said Tuesday. Canady also was injured. The injuries were minor, police said.

When an off-duty officer confronted him, Canady ran from the store.

After a brief foot chase, Canady was arrested.

Authorities say he has a concealed handgun permit.

This report includes information from the Associated Press.

Domingo Ramirez Jr., 817-390-7763

Twitter: @mingoramirezjr

9301 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX
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