Murder suspect in NW Indiana Walmart shooting ordered held, had been in relationship with victim

Fatal Shooting Murder suspect in NW Indiana Walmart shooting ordered held, had been in relationship with victim Prosecutors allege Robertson was following Norwood as she stocked shelves before the two became involved in a fight. By Leah Hope Friday, November 6, 2026 11:56PM Dorian Robertson was ordered held in the Hammond, Indiana shooting of Walmart employee Dakota Norwood. The two had been in a relationship. WLS HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- The man charged in the fatal shooting of a Walmart employee in Hammond appeared virtually in a Lake County, Indiana court Friday, where he was ordered to remain in custody. Dorian Robertson is charged in the murder of Dakota Norwood , a 21-year-old employee who was shot multiple times and killed Monday morning while working at a Hammond Walmart. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch According to court documents, an off-duty Hammond police officer working at the store heard shots fired. Chicago Bears stadium proposal on Southeast Side gains attention as lawmakers work on legislation 22 minutes ago Wisconsin State Trooper detained by ICE while awaiting asylum decision Gov. Pritzker to undergo medical procedure, pause public events while recovering 1 hour ago The court documents detail what prosecutors allege occurred before the shooting. Prosecutors allege Robertson was following Norwood as she stocked shelves before the two became involved in a fight. Court records state that Robertson's gun fell to the floor during the confrontation. Prosecutors allege Robertson retrieved the gun and fired multiple times at Norwood, even as she caught fire during the shooting. Court documents also state that Robertson told investigators the two had been in a relationship. According to the documents, Robertson said that when they fought Monday, he hit his head and that everything was a blur and he could not remember what happened. Norwood's family is making funeral arrangements and planning a balloon launch in honor of the 21-year-old. Robertson is due back in court next Friday. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics HAMMOND FATAL SHOOTING WALMART DEADLY SHOOTING GUN VIOLENCE SHOOTING Hundreds expected for recent west suburban HS grad's visitation Family, friends remember Chicago violence interrupter leader killed Man sentenced in murder of 9-year-old girl on NW Side Community honors former suburban cheerleader killed in IL shooting Watch Live ON NOW Bears stadium proposal gains attention, lawmakers work on legislation 22 minutes ago Wisconsin State Trooper detained by ICE while awaiting asylum decision Gov to undergo medical procedure, pause public events while recovering 1 hour ago 81-year-old man tied up, tortured with hot syrup after being lured to home: Sheriff Pritzker distances himself from Welch's exit as speaker race begins 40 minutes ago 2 skydivers killed in midair emergency in SoCal: officials 1 hour ago Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles out, Stephen Miller will replace her 44 minutes ago Thomas Markle Sr. arrested, charged with possession of child pornography