Walmart says 'shocked' by shooting at US store: ‘Praying for those impacted’

Virginia Shooting: “We are shocked at this tragic event at our Chesapeake, Virginia store,” Walmart said.

Walmart said on Wednesday that it was "shocked" by a mass shooting at its store in the US state of Virginia, with police fearing multiple deaths.

Virginia Shooting: The Walmart logo is seen outside a Walmart store. (AFP)

"We are shocked at this tragic event at our Chesapeake, Virginia store. We're praying for those impacted, the community and our associates. We're working closely with law enforcement, and we are focused on supporting our associates," the company said on Twitter.