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Walmart shooter who killed six identified as overnight team manager

A gunman opened fire inside a Walmart store in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Tuesday night and killed six people before turning the gun on himself
A gunman opened fire inside a Walmart store in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Tuesday night and killed six people before turning the gun on himself (Picture: PA)

The shooter who killed six people and himself at a Walmart store has been identified as a 31-year-old overnight manager.

Walmart named the gunman as Andre Bing, who worked at the store in Chesapeake, Virginia, since 2010, according to The New York Times. Police also confirmed his identity.

Bing used a pistol in the shooting that happened on Tuesday just after 10pm, about an hour before the store closed, police said.

He turned the gun on himself after opening fire on fellow employees.

Walmart stated: ‘We are shocked at this tragic event at our Chesapeake, Virginia store.

‘We’re praying for those impacted, the community and our associates. We’re working closely with law enforcement, and we are focused on supporting our associates.’

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