Lula Man Killed in Gainesville Walmart Parking Lot Shooting

An 81-year-old Lula man has died after being struck by gunfire during a shooting outside a Gainesville Walmart Wednesday evening.

Gainesville Police identified the victim as James Edward McDaniel of Lula.

The shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart on Shallowford Road. According to preliminary information from police, gunfire erupted in the parking lot and McDaniel was struck.

According to AccessNorthGeorgia.com/ WDUN, which first reported the shooting, McDaniel was believed to have been an innocent bystander when gunfire erupted in the Walmart parking lot.

The Gainesville Police Department continues to investigate the incident. Authorities have not released information identifying a suspect or detailing what led to the gunfire.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact 911 or submit an anonymous tip to the Gainesville Police Department.