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FirstMate
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Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

What. a. world. Can't even grocery shop anymore without worrying.

https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/04/20/stop-and-shop-shooting-west-hempstead/

Posted 4/19/21 5:08 PM
 
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Can't have even one day without a shooting somewhere in this country. It's really sad.

Posted 4/19/21 5:22 PM
 

Momma2015
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That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.

Message edited 4/19/2021 5:32:53 PM.

Posted 4/19/21 5:32 PM
 

Tulips915
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.


I go there too all the time. 5th pct is saying 6' black male. Has not been captured yet. One article said he fled on a bus.

Someone else posted that it was the shopping cart guy. I see him all the time. He seemed nice, smiled, said hi.

All schools are on lockdown.
ETA: He went to the office to shoot people, not a bank robbery.

Message edited 4/19/2021 5:36:55 PM.

Posted 4/19/21 5:36 PM
 

Momma2015
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.


I go there too all the time. 5th pct is saying 6' black male. Has not been captured yet. One article said he fled on a bus.

Someone else posted that it was the shopping cart guy. I see him all the time. He seemed nice, smiled, said hi.

All schools are on lockdown.
ETA: He went to the office to shoot people, not a bank robbery.



I hope it wasn't him- he's really friendly!

Posted 4/19/21 5:43 PM
 

Tulips915
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by Momma2015

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.


I go there too all the time. 5th pct is saying 6' black male. Has not been captured yet. One article said he fled on a bus.

Someone else posted that it was the shopping cart guy. I see him all the time. He seemed nice, smiled, said hi.

All schools are on lockdown.
ETA: He went to the office to shoot people, not a bank robbery.



I hope it wasn't him- he's really friendly!


Just found out they worked there previously. So it wasn't him.
49 year old victim.

Message edited 4/19/2021 5:46:31 PM.

Posted 4/19/21 5:46 PM
 

Momma2015
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.


I go there too all the time. 5th pct is saying 6' black male. Has not been captured yet. One article said he fled on a bus.

Someone else posted that it was the shopping cart guy. I see him all the time. He seemed nice, smiled, said hi.

All schools are on lockdown.
ETA: He went to the office to shoot people, not a bank robbery.



I hope it wasn't him- he's really friendly!


Just found out they worked there previously. So it wasn't him.
49 year old victim.



Sad that people automatically assume because he's a black employee without knowing anything.

Posted 4/19/21 5:50 PM
 

Tulips915
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

The Person of Interest involved is Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, aged 30. He is approximately 6'2" and is wearing a black baseball hat and a black sweatshirt, and was last seen heading westbound on Hempstead Turnpike.

Posted 4/19/21 5:52 PM
 

Tulips915
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by Momma2015

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.


I go there too all the time. 5th pct is saying 6' black male. Has not been captured yet. One article said he fled on a bus.

Someone else posted that it was the shopping cart guy. I see him all the time. He seemed nice, smiled, said hi.

All schools are on lockdown.
ETA: He went to the office to shoot people, not a bank robbery.



I hope it wasn't him- he's really friendly!


Just found out they worked there previously. So it wasn't him.
49 year old victim.



Sad that people automatically assume because he's a black employee without knowing anything.


That info was from the 5th pct. And he is black.
LINK

Posted 4/19/21 5:53 PM
 

Momma2015
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.


I go there too all the time. 5th pct is saying 6' black male. Has not been captured yet. One article said he fled on a bus.

Someone else posted that it was the shopping cart guy. I see him all the time. He seemed nice, smiled, said hi.

All schools are on lockdown.
ETA: He went to the office to shoot people, not a bank robbery.



I hope it wasn't him- he's really friendly!


Just found out they worked there previously. So it wasn't him.
49 year old victim.



Sad that people automatically assume because he's a black employee without knowing anything.


That info was from the 5th pct. And he is black.
LINK



No, I know the suspect was black but sad that this employee gets accused by the public with only that little bit of information.

Posted 4/19/21 5:59 PM
 

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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.



They are saying the shooting happened on the 2nd floor in the managers office.
So maybe it was a disgruntled ex employee who came back for revenge?
So scary

Posted 4/19/21 6:04 PM
 

Tulips915
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.



They are saying the shooting happened on the 2nd floor in the managers office.
So maybe it was a disgruntled ex employee who came back for revenge?
So scary


Yes it was a former employee.

Posted 4/19/21 6:13 PM
 

nycbuslady
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Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

The sad part about this is that I didn't even blink an eye when I heard. I got a text and email from my daughter's school saying that the school is on lockout due to police activity. I was like "oh, OK. Whatever." We've just become used to this!

Posted 4/19/21 7:35 PM
 

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I AM SO FED UP WITH THESE SHOOTINGS!!! this hits way too close to home!! If i get fired, I would be sure NOT to walk into my workplace and shoot my former boss!!! This is absolutely ridioculous! ENOUGH!!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 4/19/21 7:59 PM
 

windyweather21
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Suspect in custody.

I swore he would have killed himself.

Posted 4/19/21 8:31 PM
 

PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

I’m glad they caught him before he hurt anyone else. Doesn't seem like a random attack so far (why does that make me feel better??) another psycho running around killing people. Just another day

My friend teaches at the high school. Was in lockout all day. Kids were very good about it. And that horrifies me too. They train for this stuff

Posted 4/19/21 10:24 PM
 

StaceyWill
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Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

I just saw on the news the shooter was a shopping cart collector with a history of mental illness.

Posted 4/19/21 11:27 PM
 

windyweather21
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by StaceyWill

I just saw on the news the shooter was a shopping cart collector with a history of mental illness.



From PIX11:

Wilson has a small criminal background and was treated once for a mental health illness in Nassau County, according to police.

Hopefully they find out the motive.

Posted 4/19/21 11:35 PM
 

PitterPatter11
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by StaceyWill

I just saw on the news the shooter was a shopping cart collector with a history of mental illness.



From PIX11:

Wilson has a small criminal background and was treated once for a mental health illness in Nassau County, according to police.

Hopefully they find out the motive.



He was upset because his hours were reduced.

Posted 4/19/21 11:38 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by PitterPatter11

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by StaceyWill

I just saw on the news the shooter was a shopping cart collector with a history of mental illness.



From PIX11:

Wilson has a small criminal background and was treated once for a mental health illness in Nassau County, according to police.

Hopefully they find out the motive.



He was upset because his hours were reduced.



So your hours are reduced so you go and shoot the place up. Seems reasonable.
Scary as shit what goes through people's minds.

Posted 4/19/21 11:45 PM
 

windyweather21
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by PitterPatter11

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by StaceyWill

I just saw on the news the shooter was a shopping cart collector with a history of mental illness.



From PIX11:

Wilson has a small criminal background and was treated once for a mental health illness in Nassau County, according to police.

Hopefully they find out the motive.



He was upset because his hours were reduced.



Oh wow where did they say that? I can’t find it anywhere what his motive was. Crazy.

Posted 4/20/21 12:12 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.


I go there too all the time. 5th pct is saying 6' black male. Has not been captured yet. One article said he fled on a bus.

Someone else posted that it was the shopping cart guy. I see him all the time. He seemed nice, smiled, said hi.

All schools are on lockdown.
ETA: He went to the office to shoot people, not a bank robbery.



I hope it wasn't him- he's really friendly!


Just found out they worked there previously. So it wasn't him.
49 year old victim.



Now they are saying it was a cart collector and he was currently employed there. So maybe it was him?

Posted 4/20/21 12:43 PM
 

windyweather21
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

Posted by Tulips915

Posted by Momma2015

That's where I shop- it's a couple blocks from my mom's house. She's home with the doors locked. I wonder what happened- some are saying disgruntled employee, others bank robbery? I just don't think that seems likely.


I go there too all the time. 5th pct is saying 6' black male. Has not been captured yet. One article said he fled on a bus.

Someone else posted that it was the shopping cart guy. I see him all the time. He seemed nice, smiled, said hi.

All schools are on lockdown.
ETA: He went to the office to shoot people, not a bank robbery.



I hope it wasn't him- he's really friendly!


Just found out they worked there previously. So it wasn't him.
49 year old victim.



Now they are saying it was a cart collector and he was currently employed there. So maybe it was him?



Yup and the victim was only 49 :(

Posted 4/20/21 12:48 PM
 

windyweather21
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Re: Shooting at West Hempstead Stop and Shop

He was shot in the head years ago and it made him have congintive issues.

Posted 4/20/21 2:05 AM
 
 

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