DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur Police Department is investigating after someone fired a gun in a Walmart parking lot. 

It happened just before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon at the Walmart at 4224 Prospect Drive in Decatur. 

Decatur Police Chief Jim Getz tells WAND News there is no threat to the public at this time. A preliminary investigation shows there was an altercation in the parking lot that resulted in someone firing one shot. 

No word on if anyone was shot or if a suspect is in custody.  

This is a developing story and police are currently investigating.Â