Garrett announces House campaign with past drama still lingering
Garrett formerly served in the state Senate and House of Representatives.
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The rundown
A gunman opened fire inside a Walmart in Chesapeake killing 6 and injuring more. Virginia’s top lawmakers respond to the tragedy.
Tom Garrett announced a return to politics by running for the House of Delegates. His former congressional staffers are still being asked by lawyers to be interviewed for the nasty divorce he has been going through, however.
Six killed by a gunman at a Walmart Chesapeake
A shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake last night resulted in six victim fatalities and four injuries according to police. The shooter was a Walmart employee and is also dead at this time with what police believe to be a self inflicted gunshot wound.
The shooting took place at the Walmart on Sam’s Circle. The shooter has not been identified yet, but he was a male and he used a pistol to murder his victims.
Executive Schedule
8:30 AM: GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN AND FIRST LADY SUZANNE YOUNGKIN VOLUNTEER AT FEED MORE FOOD BANK
LOCATION: Feed More
11:00 AM: GOVERNOR HOSTS 345TH TAX TRIBUTE CEREMONY
LOCATION: Virginia Executive Mansion