“He picked him up, and began to run to the ambulance because the ambulance couldn't get to the area because of the crowds of people,” Gonzales said. “While he was running to the ambulance, another officer assisted him and carried him, while the original officer applied pressure to his wounds. They were able to get him to the ambulance for treatment.”

The 9-year-old boy was shot in the chest and leg, and his father, 25, was shot in both of his legs, back and stomach, police said.

“I'd like the 9-year-old victim's family to know they are in our prayers and thoughts daily, and we pray for his full recovery,” Gonzales said. “We have been in touch with the hospital where the 9-year-old victim is being treated, and they relayed to us he is still in critical condition.”

Customers fleeing from gunfire

Gonzales said police arrived within a minute of the 911 call and witnessed scores of people in Walmart.

“Within three minutes, they had a team of officers starting the response to an active shooter situation,” Gonzales said.

Customers were finding any way they could to hide, according to police at the scene.