Man Arrested for Shooting at Walmart Manager’s Home Following Girlfriend’s Termination, Police Report

A North Carolina man, aged 72, has been arrested under allegations that he opened fire on both the home and vehicle of a Walmart manager, reportedly in revenge for his girlfriend’s termination from the same store.

Larry Keaton Brown was apprehended this week and now faces several felony charges. These include assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill and eight counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, as announced by authorities.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office detailed in a news release that deputies responded to reports of vandalism on October 10 in the 1100 block of Pullman Drive, Rural Hall. The homeowner reported to emergency dispatchers that their residence had been struck by numerous gunshots.

Upon investigation, authorities linked this incident to another shooting that occurred the same evening at the Walmart where Brown’s girlfriend had been recently dismissed. During this event, a manager’s car was shot multiple times while it was parked and empty.

“In collaboration with the King Police Department (KPD) and using advanced forensic technology, it was concluded that this event was connected to the similar incident at the King Walmart,” the release stated. “Investigators from both agencies suspect these actions were retaliatory due to the suspect’s girlfriend losing her job at the store.”

It was not immediately clear how investigators were able to connect the shootings to the firing of Brown’s girlfriend.

Brown was subsequently taken into custody during a traffic stop and processed at the Stokes County Jail.

Earlier this month, after authorities said they found explosive devices in his home, Brown was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction, High Point, North Carolina, Fox affiliate WGHP reported. Authorities said when they tried to place Brown under arrest during the traffic stop, he attempted to reach for a handgun, but they were able to disarm him.

Brown is currently being held in the Stokes County Detention Center without bond. It was not immediately clear when he was next scheduled to appear in court.