A man has been arrested in Florida City after police said he locked himself in a room inside a Walmart with a gun and an unarmed civilian security guard on Saturday.
According to Florida City Police, an officer who was working an off-duty detail was in the process of arresting James Hackler at a Walmart located at 33501 South Dixie Highway when Hackler grabbed a gun which he had in his bag.
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Police said Hackler then locked himself in a room within the store with a civilian security guard who was unarmed.
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The store was evacuated and a short time after, officers made entry to the room and Hackler was placed into custody without further incident, officials said.
Multiple agencies responded to include Florida City Police Department, Miami-Dade Police Department and Homestead Police Department.
Police said there were no shots fired during the incident, and there were no injuries reported.
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A firearm was recovered at the scene. Hackler has been charged with multiple felonies.
This is a developing story. Check back with NBC6 for updates.
