Walmart employee found killed in parking lot after not returning from break, deputies say
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) — A man in West Virginia is accused of shooting and killing a Walmart employee in her vehicle during her work break.
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened Monday morning in the parking lot of a Walmart.
Deputies said the victim, 40-year-old Misty Williams, was an employee at the store. She was found dead in her car by other employees who went out to check on her after she did not return from her break.
Deputies have identified the suspect as Eric DeWayne Richmond, 54. Deputies said the suspect and victim knew each other.
A criminal complaint shows Richmond is charged with first-degree murder.
According to the complaint, video surveillance showed Richmond leaving the parking lot in a black pickup truck after he went to the victim’s car during her work break.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. They recovered a 9 mm handgun from Richmond’s home.
Richmond is being held without bond. A preliminary hearing is set for April 20.
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