Andre Bing, the gunman who shot down six people before turning the gun on himself at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia on Thursday, November 24, left behind a note on his phone that details what pushed him to commit the heinous crime and provides information critical to understanding his psychological state. 

The note, found on the suspect’s phone, talks about God and the holy spirit and how the note’s author felt that his “associates” were mocking him. Walmart refers to some of its employees as associates. “The associates gave me twisted grins, mocked me and celebrated my downfall the last day. That’s why they suffer the same fate as me,” the note read. 

It goes on to say: “I wish I could have saved everyone from myself…My God forgive me for what I’m going to do.” 

Andre Bing’s note was tweeted by Chesapeake city, redacting the names mentioned by the shooter, who was an overnight supervisor. Police say none of the victims in the shooting were among the redacted names. 

Andre Bing did not have a criminal history and the gun he used to shoot, a 9 mm, had been purchased Tuesday. Upon searching his home, authorities found a box of ammunition and “various items in reference to the 9 mm handgun (box, receipt, other paperwork).” 

Walmart was asked by news groups if Bing had ever complained about his colleagues. The company said, “There’s nothing that can justify taking innocent lives. Our focus continues to be on families who are grieving and supporting our associates through this difficult time.” 

The note becomes critical as law enforcement continues to look for motive behind the mass shooting. Two employees of the Chesapeake Walmart are still at the hospital in a critical condition. 

The six staffers killed in the mass shooting are: Randy Blevins (70), Kellie Pyle (52), Lorenzo Gamble (43), Brian Pendleton (38), Tyneka Johnson (22) and Fernando Chavez-Barron.