False alarm: Umbrella mistaken for rifle at McAllen H-E-B

McALLEN, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — Heavy police presence was reported at a McAllen H-E-B on Tuesday evening.

McAllen police reported to an H-E-B on Trenton Road after something caused a commotion among shoppers.

Initial reports mention a man with a rifle at a store, according to Sgt. Saenz with McAllen police.

Upon further inspection, police determined the man was carrying an umbrella, Saenz adds.

Police cleared the scene after the false alarm.

H-E-B will resume regular operating hours on Wednesday.

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