Ashland Walmart: Virginia shooting raises concerns; visuals show heavy police presence

local residents wrote “The shooting that just happened in the Ashland Walmart parking lot is crazy…I’ve never seen anything like this before…I’m praying for the family.”

Someone else shared a photo of police at the scene and wished everyone safe. “My Ashland folks please check in and let me know you’re okay. I just saw a shooting at the Ashland Walmart,” they wrote.

Several people had previously issued warnings about the shooting. “Stay away from the Ashland Walmart/Dollar Tree parking lot to avoid a shooting,” one wrote. Another added, “Shooting at Ashland Walmart Mall.” Another said: “Praying for the people and families involved in the shooting at the Ashland Walmart parking lot.”

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One page also claimed that one person had died. “Ashland Walmart Shooting: One person dead, two injured in shooting in Ashland, Virginia Walmart parking lot,” they wrote. However, there is no official confirmation of this yet. The Ashland Police Department has not officially commented on the incident.

There was no information on the suspects and no official confirmation of the number or extent of injuries.

local news media wrote “Ashland: *Fatal Shooting* 145 S Hill Carter Park. Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Police and Fire crews on scene, multiple people shot. Command advising two DOA patients. Medflight is on the ground assisting. No further information at this time.” Many commented that this was the Walmart shooting being talked about.

Some also wondered whether the suspect had been arrested, but there was no word on that, either official or unofficial. More photos from the shooting scene were also shared in the comments section.

One person shared a photo of a parking lot showing multiple police cars. Another shared a map of where the incident occurred.

The location showed a Walmart pharmacy and a Dollar Tree store nearby. Another update on the Facebook page reporting the shooting said, “Authorities are responding to a fatal shooting in Ashland, Virginia. Emergency crews were dispatched to 145 S. Hill Carter Parkway near Carter Park after reports of multiple people shot.”