Six people die in Walmart shooting in Virginia

Police believe there was one gunman, who is dead, Chesapeake Police spokesman Leo Kosinski said

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Walmart on Sam’s Circle around 10.15pm local time. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

US police say six people and the assailant have died after a shooting at a Walmart store in Virginia.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Walmart on Sam’s Circle, Chesapeake, at around 10.15pm local time (3.15am Irish time), police spokesman Leo Kosinski said.