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Robert Lane, a plumber from Chesapeake, Virginia, won the top prize of $500,000 in the state lottery. Celebrating alone, his four dogs were the only witnesses to his good fortune. Lane purchased the winning ticket at a local 7-Eleven and mentioned that he might use the money to buy a new vehicle.
Families of the victims who died in the Chesapeake mass shooting at a Walmart in Sam's Circuit last year will receive a $15,000 donation from Sentara Health on the first anniversary of the tragedy. The shooting, carried out by Andre Bing, claimed the lives of six people, including a 16-year-old boy. Community leaders gathered for a remembrance lunch and urged for more support in addressing violence, mental health, and opioid abuse. Survivors shared harrowing details of the shooting, with some describing Bing as a problematic individual. Walmart executives expressed their ongoing support for the affected families.
A man was found shot in his vehicle on South Military Highway in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is currently under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Crime Line.
A 14-year-old was killed and four others were injured in a shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia. The victims were transported to local hospitals, but the 14-year-old succumbed to their injuries. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward as there are currently no suspects, and they are offering a reward for tips leading to an arrest.
A 14-year-old boy died and five people were injured in a shooting on Drayton Road in Chesapeake. The police have not released information about the motive or a potential suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A 17-year-old boy from Chesapeake died after being trapped under several feet of sand caused by a hole and dune collapse at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Frisco. The hole was not visible from the beachfront and the incident is under investigation. The National Park Service urges visitors not to dig deep holes on the beach due to the danger they present to beachgoers and emergency response staff.
The Chesapeake Walmart was evacuated for two hours after an on-duty security officer reported a smell of propane gas in the store. Fire crews investigated the source of the odor but found no gas. The store was allowed to reopen after the Chesapeake Hazardous Materials Team reported negative findings on all gas detection meters.
The newly reopened Walmart at Sam's Circle in Chesapeake, Virginia, has been evacuated due to a gas smell inside the building. The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to the incident and most crews have cleared, but some have stayed on scene to investigate. One female was transported for a possible allergic reaction, but it is unclear if that is linked to the gas smell.