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2 Detained in Firearms Investigation at North Miami Beach Walmart

A Walmart in North Miami Beach was placed on lockdown Thursday after two people suspected of having firearms were detained.

The incident happened at the Walmart at 1425 Northeast 163rd Street.

Police said the two suspects were detained and the incident was being investigated.

Officials said North Miami Beach Police received a report of a man with a gun in the area of the Walmart at the same time Miami-Dade Police received a report at a nearby jewelry store.

A short time later, there was a report of a man with a gun inside the Walmart, officials said.

No other information was immediately known.

Check back with NBC 6 for updates.

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