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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bevan Hurley

Teen victim of Walmart shooting used first paycheck to buy gift for mother

Associated Press

A 16-year-old Walmart employee who was shot dead by a co-worker in Virginia last week used his first paycheck to buy a gift for his mother, family say.

Fernando Chavez-Barron was described as a “humble, loving, responsible” 11th grade honours student who had been excited his first job in a GoFundme post set up to assist his family.

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