Walmart employee complained about suspect's behavior months before mass shooting: Lawsuit

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CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A victim of the mass shooting at a Walmart store in Chesapeake, Virginia, filed a lawsuit against the company on Tuesday. The suit accused Walmart of being negligent by hiring and continuing to employ the suspected shooter despite its knowledge of his alleged disturbing interactions with staff and a written complaint the victim submitted to the company about the suspect's behavior more than two months before the shooting.

The victim alleged Walmart knew or should have known about the gunman's"violent propensities," according to the suit. The suit also accuses Walmart of failing to"enact any preventative measures to keep Walmart customers and employees safe."

"The entire Walmart family is heartbroken by the loss of the valued members of our team. Our deepest sympathies go out to our associates and everyone impacted, including those who were injured. We are focused on supporting all our associates with significant resources, including counseling. We are reviewing the Complaint and will be responding as appropriate with the court," Walmart said in a statement to ABC News on Tuesday about Prioleau's lawsuit.

Before the shooting, the gunman had allegedly told store employees, including managers, that if he were ever fired, he would retaliate and"people will remember my name," according to the lawsuit. Prioleau alleged Walmart acknowledged the complaint but then continued to employ the suspect as a shift lead, according to the suit.

"Walmart knew or should have known about Mr. Bing's disturbing and threatening behavior, but failed to terminate Mr. Bing, restrict his access to common areas, conduct a thorough background investigation, or subject him to a mental health examination," the lawsuit alleged.

 

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