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Woman fatally shot at Hammond Walmart; suspect in custody

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Woman fatally shot at Hammond Walmart; suspect in custody — Chicago Real Estate news

A Monday morning shooting at a Walmart in northwest Indiana left a woman dead and a suspect in custody.Hammond Walmart shootingHammond police said officers responded to Walmart North around 9:09 a.m. after an off-duty Hammond officer working store security reported a shooting.According to police, a male suspect was speaking with a female employee when the encounter turned physical. Police said the suspect then reportedly got a gun and shot the employee multiple times.The woman, who was in her mid-20s, died from her injuries. The suspect was taken into custody.Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident and said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Walmart North will remain closed for the rest of Monday.The investigation is ongoing. Police said they will release additional information as it becomes available."The Hammond Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and coworkers," Hammond PD said in a statement.Walmart also issued a st

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