One person is dead after a shooting at a south Tulsa drug store Wednesday afternoon.
Tulsa police said a 28-year-old Walgreens employee shot and killed a customer after an altercation that started over some photos.
Officers said the store had the photos for over a year, and the clerk tried to verify they belonged to William Hurley. Hurley then became angry, pulled out a gun, hopped the counter and grabbed the photos. Hurley turned to leave, and the clerk called 911. Hurley then turned and came back, and that's when the clerk pulled out his own gun and started shooting, according to officials.
Police said the employee who fired the shots has a concealed-carry license. Walgreens officials said guns and other weapons are prohibited in their stores.
Walgreens released a statement Wednesday about the incident:
"We are fully cooperating with police in their active investigation of the incident that occurred in a Tulsa store this afternoon. We refer you to police for any additional comment on the incident. We are committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, patients and customers in the communities we serve."
Another employee and customer were struck by gunfire and are recovering in the hospital. No arrests have been made but police are still investigating.
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