NATCHEZ — Natchez police officials said they have not made any arrests and have no knowledge of any alleged threats made against the Natchez Walmart.

A social media post that is making the rounds claims the Natchez Police Department has arrested a suspect who allegedly threatened to shoot people at Walmart this weekend.

“That is absolutely not true,” said Walter Armstrong, Natchez chief of police. “We have not gotten any calls about Walmart except for shoplifters, and we have absolutely no knowledge of this.”

The social media post is spreading quickly, and Armstrong said he wants people to know it is not true.

Here is what the social media post said: “I’ve gotten word that Natchez PD have arrested a man who was planning on shooting up Natchez Walmart THIS WEEKEND!! The man has made a statement that he was not planning this attack alone! Natchez PD are currently looking for the other suspect. I do not know how true these statements are, but it’s best not to play around or ignore something so serious especially how corrupt the world is today!! Please stay out of Walmart‼️‼️This is not a joke”

Armstrong said the police department is working to find out where the post originated and asked anyone with any information on the post to contact law enforcement immediately.