Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
THE SHOOTING.
At 10:12 p.M., Chesapeake police received a call for an active shooter at the Sam’s Circle Walmart, with multiple fatalities and injuries.
The first officer reached the designated place at 10:14 p.M., And police personnel entered the building two minutes afterwards at 10:16 p.M.
Three others were taken to the hospital later after they died. Upon arrival, they found three people, including the shooter who died in the room they broke into, and one person who died near the front of the store.
Authorities stated that a minimum of six individuals were transported to nearby medical facilities with injuries and are anticipated to recover.
The situation was deemed secure at 11:20 p.M.
A center for family reunification was established at the Chesapeake Conference Center.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
ATF ON THE WAY.
The Washington Bureau of the ATF stated that they were on their way to Chesapeake to assist with the investigation.
.@ATFWashington in route to assist our partners @ChesapeakePD during this ongoing shooting investigation. pic.twitter.com/x3A1tsY3Ib
— ATF Washington (@ATFWashington) November 23, 2022
PRESS CONFERENCE.
Chesapeake law enforcement conducted a press briefing at 8 a.M., Outlining the sequence of events that occurred on Tuesday evening.
SHOOTER IDENTIFICATION.
Police said 31-year-old Andre Bing, an employee, was the shooter. Police said it was believed he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Bing was holding a single handgun with several magazines.
VICTIM IDENTIFICATION.
Law enforcement recognized five out of the six individuals who perished in the shooting event, as one of the victims was below the lawful age.
Thursday, November 24, 2022 – Thanksgiving Day.
A memorial has been constructed.
Six memorials were brought to the location of the shooting to pay tribute to the individuals who lost their lives.
Two of the wounded individuals stayed in the medical facility, one in a “severe condition,” and the other in a “satisfactory/recovering” condition.
IDENTIFICATION OF MINOR DECEASED.
During a vigil held at the memorial, family confirmed with News 3 that the minor killed was 16-year-old Fernando Chavez-Barron of Chesapeake.
Friday, November 25, 2022.
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Chesapeake authorities stated that they found a message on Bing’s mobile device, which he referred to as a “death note.”
As the investigation has progressed, detectives conducted a forensic analysis of the suspect’s phone, which was located at the scene. This note was located in the device. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/uCAvAZgYWP
— City of Chesapeake (@AboutChesapeake) November 25, 2022
The officials also revealed information about the weapon Bing used, stating that the 9mm handgun was bought legally on the morning of the event.
Saturday, November 25, 2022.
INVESTIGATION OF THE CRIME SCENE CONCLUDES.
The City of Chesapeake said the city’s police department’s forensic unit and the FBI completed their crime scene investigation at the Walmart.
The ongoing inquiry into the shooting continued.
Monday, November 28th, 2022.
MAYOR RICK WEST ADDRESSES NEWS 3.
The Mayor of Chesapeake, Rick West, stated in an interview that the families of the victims are planning to use the money to apply for an emergency declaration.
THE VIGIL.
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares were present. The victims and the heartbreaking incident were commemorated at Chesapeake City Park through a solemn candlelight vigil.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
The initial legal case.
Morgan & Morgan initiated a $50 million legal action against Walmart on behalf of Donya Prioleau.
Prioleau was in the cafeteria when the shooting occurred.
Prioleau, who had worked at Walmart for more than a year, said that she submitted a complaint about Bing’s behavior two months before the shooting.
She claims that Walmart acknowledged the complaint but then proceeded to hire him as a shift supervisor.
UNAVAILABLE INDEFINITELY.
The CEO of Walmart, John Furner, declared that the Chesapeake store would be shut down “for the foreseeable future.”
Furner said that the employees of Sam’s Circle location would continue to be paid while they closely work with and associate with the decision to remodel and reopen.
In the same statement, Furner said that Walmart Foundation would contribute $1 million to Fund Healing & Hope of Roads Hampton South Way United.
Monday, December 5th, 2022.
The last two individuals who were injured have been discharged from the hospital.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital verified that the final two wounded individuals from the shooting incident have been discharged.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
SECOND LAWSUIT.
Morgan & Morgan, on behalf of Walmart employee James Kelly, filed a second lawsuit for $50 million.
The lawsuit stated Kelly was in the break room when the shooting occurred and “witnessed several of his coworkers being brutally murdered.”.
During his attempt to flee, Mr. Kelly stumbled, causing harm to his right ankle. According to the legal claim, it was mentioned that “Mr. Kelly hastily exited the break room at maximum speed.”
Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Nonprofit organizations receive contributions.
Volunteers from The Noblemen charitable organization mentioned that they received four generous truckloads of products from Walmart.
Peter Reuss mentioned that the contributions from Walmart were coordinated via Operation Homefront.
Friday, December 9, 2022.
RETRIEVING INDIVIDUAL POSSESSIONS.
The FBI and Chesapeake Police Department gathered jackets and bags, which also included belongings of the victims present during the shooting incident.
Anyone who may have forgotten something was encouraged to complete a survey. The deadline was February 7th.
Wednesday, 21st December 2022.
THIRD LAWSUIT.
Employee Briana Tyler filed a third lawsuit against Walmart, seeking $50 million in damages.
She said that she found bullet holes in the jacket she was wearing and provided details of what Tyler experienced during the night of the shooting in the lawsuit.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
WALMART ADDRESSES LEGAL ACTIONS.
Walmart addressed the three legal claims filed by employees who were on duty during the shooting incident.
In legal filings, an attorney for Walmart argued that workers’ compensation coverage applies to the workplace incident, therefore suggesting that the lawsuits should be dismissed.
Monday, January 16th, 2023.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATORS CONTEMPLATE LEGISLATION.
State Delegate Cliff Hayes (D), who represents the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake where the shooting took place, has proposed a bill to enforce a three-day waiting period for purchasing firearms in Virginia.
“This period of waiting is something that truly, I believe, could have influenced the result here,” Hayes stated.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
DATE OF REOPENING UNKNOWN.
64 days following the tragic incident, Walmart announced that a date for reopening had not yet been decided.
Friday, January 27, 2023.
BILL FAILS.
Virginia House Republicans declined a bill put forth by Delegate Cliff Hayes (D) for a three-day waiting period to buy firearms.
Monday, January 30th, 2023.
LAWSUIT FOR UNLAWFUL DEATH.
The corporation and also the property of the individual who fired the weapon have been the subject of a wrongful death lawsuit, which amounts to millions of dollars, filed by Randy Blevins’ estate.
The lawsuit listed four charges, and said Walmart did not fire the shooter even though there had previous comments about his behavior.
The legal case was demanding $5 million for every charge mentioned.
Monday, February 6, 2023.
EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR ITEM COLLECTION.
The FBI and the Chesapeake law enforcement have prolonged the duration for shooting victims to recognize their belongings until Tuesday, February 28th.
Thursday, February 16, 2023.
WALMART HIRING EMPLOYEES.
Walmart announced that they were recruiting fresh employees at the Sam’s Circle store.
A date for reopening had yet to be determined.
Friday, March 24, 2023.
SEARCH WARRANTS.
Several rounds of ammunition and four 15-round magazines were found in a Taurus pistol box, which was discovered by police during a search executed based on warrants obtained by Bing’s 3 News.
Monday, April 3, 2023.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF REOPENING DATE.
Walmart disclosed that the Sam’s Circle branch will resume operations on April 19.
According to a press release, the store went through “notable design alterations” as part of the renovation, which would include an open-air memorial area to pay tribute to the victims and offer solace to the survivors.
April 19, 2023.
Walmart opened its doors to the public again on the morning of April 19.
The shop conducted a ceremony at 9 a.M. Prior to its grand reopening to the general public at 10 a.M.
Stay tuned to News 3 for the latest updates.
