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Walmart Employee Killed by Man She Knew

1100 5th Ave

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Summary

  • A Walmart employee in her 20s was shot and killed inside the store at 1100 5th Ave in Hammond on Monday morning.
  • Police say a man believed to be about 18 got into a physical altercation with her on the floor, then pulled a gun and fired several times.
  • Store security detained him until officers arrived and he is in custody. Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. described it as a domestic situation. Employees were evacuated to the parking lot while police and fire crews secured the store.
  • The woman's name has not been released, and no charges have been announced yet.

Timeline

Video from the scene shows employees gathered outside the entrance as officers worked inside." (ties the six videos to the tap.

Hammond police have not released the victim's name or said what charges the 18-year-old will face. The store remains closed.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. Says it was a domestic situation. An investigation is ongoing.

Store security took the man into custody.

The 18-year-old pulled out a gun and fired several shots, striking and killing the woman. Her identity has not yet been released.

Police said a man, believed to be about 18-years-old, got into a physical altercation with a female employee, believed to be in her 20s.

Authorities confirm a Walmart employee was killed in a shooting in Hammond, Indiana Monday morning.

Additional reports indicate a person was shot and killed inside the Walmart Monday morning. Citizen is still working to verify information.

Reports indicate a shooting has occurred in the area.

Employees are seen exiting the store.

Several police units are outside the Walmart entrance. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1100 5th Ave.

Video from the scene shows employees gathered outside the entrance as officers worked inside." (ties the six videos to the tap.

Hammond police have not released the victim's name or said what charges the 18-year-old will face. The store remains closed.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. Says it was a domestic situation. An investigation is ongoing.

Store security took the man into custody.

The 18-year-old pulled out a gun and fired several shots, striking and killing the woman. Her identity has not yet been released.

Police said a man, believed to be about 18-years-old, got into a physical altercation with a female employee, believed to be in her 20s.

Authorities confirm a Walmart employee was killed in a shooting in Hammond, Indiana Monday morning.

Additional reports indicate a person was shot and killed inside the Walmart Monday morning. Citizen is still working to verify information.

Reports indicate a shooting has occurred in the area.

Employees are seen exiting the store.

Several police units are outside the Walmart entrance. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1100 5th Ave.

Video from the scene shows employees gathered outside the entrance as officers worked inside." (ties the six videos to the tap.

Hammond police have not released the victim's name or said what charges the 18-year-old will face. The store remains closed.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. Says it was a domestic situation. An investigation is ongoing.

Store security took the man into custody.

The 18-year-old pulled out a gun and fired several shots, striking and killing the woman. Her identity has not yet been released.

Police said a man, believed to be about 18-years-old, got into a physical altercation with a female employee, believed to be in her 20s.

Authorities confirm a Walmart employee was killed in a shooting in Hammond, Indiana Monday morning.

Additional reports indicate a person was shot and killed inside the Walmart Monday morning. Citizen is still working to verify information.

Reports indicate a shooting has occurred in the area.

Employees are seen exiting the store.

Several police units are outside the Walmart entrance. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1100 5th Ave.

Video from the scene shows employees gathered outside the entrance as officers worked inside." (ties the six videos to the tap.

Hammond police have not released the victim's name or said what charges the 18-year-old will face. The store remains closed.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. Says it was a domestic situation. An investigation is ongoing.

Store security took the man into custody.

The 18-year-old pulled out a gun and fired several shots, striking and killing the woman. Her identity has not yet been released.

Police said a man, believed to be about 18-years-old, got into a physical altercation with a female employee, believed to be in her 20s.

Authorities confirm a Walmart employee was killed in a shooting in Hammond, Indiana Monday morning.

Additional reports indicate a person was shot and killed inside the Walmart Monday morning. Citizen is still working to verify information.

Reports indicate a shooting has occurred in the area.

Employees are seen exiting the store.

Several police units are outside the Walmart entrance. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1100 5th Ave.

Video from the scene shows employees gathered outside the entrance as officers worked inside." (ties the six videos to the tap.

Hammond police have not released the victim's name or said what charges the 18-year-old will face. The store remains closed.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. Says it was a domestic situation. An investigation is ongoing.

Store security took the man into custody.

The 18-year-old pulled out a gun and fired several shots, striking and killing the woman. Her identity has not yet been released.

Police said a man, believed to be about 18-years-old, got into a physical altercation with a female employee, believed to be in her 20s.

Authorities confirm a Walmart employee was killed in a shooting in Hammond, Indiana Monday morning.

Additional reports indicate a person was shot and killed inside the Walmart Monday morning. Citizen is still working to verify information.

Reports indicate a shooting has occurred in the area.

Employees are seen exiting the store.

Several police units are outside the Walmart entrance. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1100 5th Ave.

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Comments30

Whynotnot715d ago

Condolences 💐 to the victims family such senseless crime and so many lives destroyed by it … sad

booway5d ago

just terrible another family lost a family member this is just ridiculous 😭

Mric_45d ago

Regardless of who was involved, someone died. It's sad and unfortunate. You can't go anywhere and feel safe anymore.

anon00255d ago

May she rest in peace in heaven 🙏

Whynotnot715d ago

Condolences 💐 to the victims family such senseless crime and so many lives destroyed by it … sad

booway5d ago

just terrible another family lost a family member this is just ridiculous 😭

Mric_45d ago

Regardless of who was involved, someone died. It's sad and unfortunate. You can't go anywhere and feel safe anymore.

anon00255d ago

May she rest in peace in heaven 🙏

Whynotnot715d ago

Condolences 💐 to the victims family such senseless crime and so many lives destroyed by it … sad

booway5d ago

just terrible another family lost a family member this is just ridiculous 😭

Mric_45d ago

Regardless of who was involved, someone died. It's sad and unfortunate. You can't go anywhere and feel safe anymore.

anon00255d ago

May she rest in peace in heaven 🙏

Whynotnot715d ago

Condolences 💐 to the victims family such senseless crime and so many lives destroyed by it … sad

booway5d ago

just terrible another family lost a family member this is just ridiculous 😭

Mric_45d ago

Regardless of who was involved, someone died. It's sad and unfortunate. You can't go anywhere and feel safe anymore.

anon00255d ago

May she rest in peace in heaven 🙏

Whynotnot715d ago

Condolences 💐 to the victims family such senseless crime and so many lives destroyed by it … sad

booway5d ago

just terrible another family lost a family member this is just ridiculous 😭

Mric_45d ago

Regardless of who was involved, someone died. It's sad and unfortunate. You can't go anywhere and feel safe anymore.

anon00255d ago

May she rest in peace in heaven 🙏

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