Gunman shot dead after taking hostages inside Texas Walmart store

An armed man who took hostages inside a Walmart in the US state of Texas has been shot dead by police.

Police in Amarillo say shots have been fired but the incident is no longer an active-shooter situation.

It is believed to be workplace-related violence.

The hostages inside the store were safe, the police said, while no information has been provided on the suspect.

There are no reports of anyone else being injured.

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