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Amarillo, Texas, police have reported an active shooter situation at an area Wal-Mart retail location.  Police have reported an active shooter situation at an area Wal-Mart retail location in Amarillo, Texas. 
Law enforcement is asking that all residents stay away from the retailer.  The shooter is believed to have taken hostages. Amarillo Police confirmed to ABC 7 that they are evacuating people out of the building.  Law enforcement is asking that all residents stay away from the retailer. Amarillo Police are reportedly evacuating people out of the building. 
Preliminary reports have said the shooter may have taken hostages, but a police spokesperson could not confirm those details at this time.
The spokesperson told The Independent that the situation has been ongoing for "about 30 minutes."  
Additional information was not immediately available.
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