(Virginia Beach, VA) — Four people who were wounded in the Virginia Beach shooting rampage are fighting for their lives in the hospital today. At a news briefing this morning, City Manager Dave Hansen said the city is mourning the deaths of 12 others.
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Police identified the gunman as 40-year-old DeWayne Craddock and described him as a “disgruntled employee” who opened fire yesterday in a city building where he had worked for several years. Craddock reportedly went floor-to-floor in the three-story municipal building, seemingly shooting his coworkers at random. He was killed in a lengthy gun battle with officers. Police recovered several weapons including a .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun at the scene. Several other weapons were found in his home. Investigators are working to determine a motive for the year’s deadliest shooting in the U.S.
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Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera says the municipal building looks like a war zone.
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Cervera says his department is focused on honoring the victims and not the actions of the shooter.
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