A suspect has been charged in the shooting at a Birmingham Walmart earlier this week.

Tywonte Jackson, 25, is charged with first-degree assault, Birmingham police announced Friday.

The shooting happened at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the store off Parkway East.

The victim, a male who was shot in the stomach, was transported to UAB Hospital. His condition was said to be life-threatening.

According to police radio communications, a male and female ran from the store.

Two Birmingham officer who were at the store for a community event quickly took Jackson into custody.

After warrants were obtained, Jackson was booked into the Jefferson County Jail with bond set at $30,000.

Police said the victim and the suspect knew each other.