US Shooting: At Least Six Killed at Virginia Walmart

Facts

• Seven people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, after a reportedly disgruntled employee opened fire in a Chesapeake, Va., Walmart Supercenter on Tuesday night. Authorities say the gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• The suspect, who hasn't been identified, was a current employee who opened fire at around 10:00 pm in the store's break room before police arrived. It's unclear what position he held at the store or whether he was on shift at the time.
• The Chesapeake Police Chief said there is no known motive for the shooting. In addition to the fatalities, four people were also hospitalized.
• The FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) are both supporting the ongoing investigation.
• The shooting occurred less than an hour before the store was scheduled to close during the busy Thanksgiving shopping week. This is the state's second mass shooting in two weeks, after a University of Virginia student opened fire on the school's campus on Nov. 13.

Sources: NBC, Washington Examiner, Associated Press, and Wall Street Journal.

Narratives

• Left narrative, as provided by Democrats. Once again, the utter lack of gun regulation has created a tragedy. No one should have to risk their lives while they shop for the holidays, but too many politicians have accepted this as a way of life. Gun violence can be reduced while also maintaining the rights of gun owners, but more must be done to ensure that guns don't fall into the wrong hands.
• Right narrative, as provided by The Libertarian Institute. While tragic, the idea that these shootings are very common in America is false. More Americans die from drowning each year than in mass shootings, but you don't hear about that. Politicians on the left focus on mass shootings to garner political points. More must be done to address the root causes of the violence — simply curbing the rights of law-abiding gun owners isn't the answer.

Predictions