Police: Alleged West Hempstead shooter a 'troubled employee,' asked for store transfer before shootings
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Apr 21, 2021, 11:44am EDT
Police revealed the identity of the victim in Tuesday's West Hempstead shooting at a Stop & Shop, and provided insight into the alleged shooter, describing him as a "troubled employee."
Police tape still surrounded the perimeter of the supermarket Wednesday morning, several hours after the shooting unfolded in the store. The store's website says the location will remain closed until Sunday at 6 a.m.
Police say Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, who collected carts at the store, walked into the location Tuesday morning, went straight to the second-floor offices and shot three managers of the supermarket.