Walmart Shooting in Georgia Kills 2, Wounds 1; Suspect Arrested in SC
Walmart Shooting in Georgia Kills 2, Wounds 1; Suspect Arrested in SC

Walmart Shooting in Georgia Kills 2, Wounds 1; Suspect Arrested in SC

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A Walmart employee in Covington, Georgia, has been arrested following a targeted shooting spree that left two co-workers dead and one critically injured. The incident began early Friday morning when the suspect obtained a firearm, returned to the store, and shot a male employee before injuring another outside. The shooter then traveled to a nearby home, where he fatally shot a 19-year-old acquaintance, identified as Akeela Clarke. Authorities confirmed that the Walmart was closed to the public during the incident, and emphasized that this was not an active shooter situation but a targeted attack on individuals known to the suspect. The suspect was later apprehended in South Carolina after a brief standoff with law enforcement. Walmart expressed its condolences and commitment to supporting affected employees as the investigation continues.

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