Andre Bing expressed feelings of betrayal, harassment, and delusions before deadly rampage.
Authorities have released a troubling “death note” written by Walmart shooter Andre Bing, shedding light on his grievances and distorted mindset before carrying out a deadly attack at the Chesapeake, Virginia, superstore.
The note, discovered on the 31-year-old’s phone, details his claims of harassment by coworkers and a growing paranoia that his phone had been hacked. Bing accused colleagues of mocking him, likening him to serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. “They laughed at me and said I was like Jeffrey Dahmer,” he wrote.
While he stated, “My intent was never murder,” Bing suggested that the alleged hacking of his phone drove him to act. “I only did it when I realised that my phone was hacked and was giving the worst feeling imaginable,” he claimed.
Bing, who had worked at Walmart for 12 years as an overnight team lead, directed much of his anger toward coworkers and management, accusing them of making “subtle code speeches” and celebrating his “downfall.” He described feeling betrayed, particularly by a friend, and said he overheard discussions about getting rid of him.
The note also touched on Bing’s personal frustrations, including his desire for companionship: “I just wanted a wife but didn’t deserve one.” He expressed regret and acknowledged his failings, writing, “Sorry God I’ve failed you… I remained strong through most of the torment but my dignity was completely taken away.”
Bing’s paranoia extended to fears of government surveillance, and colleagues revealed that he often covered his phone with tape. He wrote about sparing an individual whose name was redacted, citing sympathy for their loss. In a strange aside, he referenced a supposed cancer cure involving apricot seeds.
The shooting occurred in the store’s break room, where witnesses reported Bing entering and opening fire indiscriminately before taking his own life. Police confirmed that he had legally purchased the 9mm handgun used in the attack just hours earlier.
