Virginia authorities released an image of the suspect shooter who killed six people inside a Walmart and a timeline of Tuesday night's events.
Andre Bing, 31, is believed to have killed six people inside the Virginia Walmart where he was employed before killing himself, authorities said.
At least 50 people were believed to have been inside, police said. Three people, including Bing, were found dead in an employee break room. Another was found dead near the front of the store. Three other victims were taken to hospitals where they later died, police said. Employee Briana Tyler said the overnight stocking team of about 15 or 20 people had just gathered in the break room to go over the morning plan when shots rang out.
A witness also told WAVY that she heard the suspect laughing at one point and that she believes the shooting was planned. Investigators believe Bing was armed with one handgun and had multiple magazines. He was not wearing any type of armor or a ballistic vest," authorities said. Bing is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. searched Bing's home with assistance from the Virginia State Police. Investigators have not said if anything of significance was found.
"Investigators are actively working to learn more about the suspect's background and what may have motivated the shooting," authorities said Wednesday in a news release. A memorial is seen at the site of a fatal shooting in a Walmart on Wednesday, in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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