Walmart in Crowley along with the shopping center next to it has been evacuated after a suspicious package was spotted.

Local police received a call around 9:00am this morning with a report of a suspicious package wrapped in black tape, according to Chief Jimmy Broussard.

Louisiana State Police Bomb Squad is on the scene investigating.

Our news partners at KPEL 96.5 and KATC TV-3 are on the story and will report updates as they become available.

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