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World● Elevated6d ago · Nov 4, 2026, 4:37 PM

Joliet man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Walmart employee inside store

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from nbcchicago · united states of america · North America

Dakota Norwood, 21, of Chicago, was working inside the store when she was shot and killed by the suspect.

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