Walmart Shooting in Georgia Leaves Two Dead, One Critically Injured
A Walmart employee shot and killed a co-worker and another acquaintance, critically wounding a third person, in a violent incident early Friday morning.
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The violence started when one employee left the store, retrieved a gun from his vehicle and came back inside.
Police: Walmart Employee Kills 2 in Targeted Shooting
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The suspect was later apprehended in Aiken, South Carolina, Newton County sheriff’s Sgt. Jack Redlinger said in a briefing near the Georgia Walmart.
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Summary
In a tragic incident early Friday morning at a Walmart in Covington, Georgia, an employee shot and killed a co-worker and critically injured another acquaintance outside the store. The attacker then proceeded to a nearby home and fatally shot another acquaintance before being apprehended in South Carolina. The sheriff's office noted that the victims were all known to the suspect. Walmart expressed their condolences, stating there is no place for violence in their stores, while the investigation remains ongoing.
Perspectives
A Walmart employee shot and killed two acquaintances, one inside the store and another at a nearby home, while a third person was critically injured outside the store.
The shooting is described as targeted rather than an active shooter situation, with all involved being acquaintances of the shooter.
Walmart expresses sorrow over the incident, emphasizing their commitment to employee safety and cooperation with law enforcement.