Odessa Walmart scene clears after heavy police presence

Odessa police respond to false gun and bomb threat at Walmart

ODESSA, Texas — A threat involving a gun and bomb at a local Walmart prompted a swift response from the Odessa Police Department on May 11, 2026.

Odessa Walmart scene clears after heavy police presence

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A heavy police presence at the Odessa Walmart located at 4210 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy is now dispersing, according to KMID/KPEJ reporters at the scene. Witnesses say the parking lot, store, and surrounding areas/businesses were on lockdown due to a bomb threat. However, as of 3:29 p.m., people have been seen coming [...]