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Joliet man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Chicago woman at Hammond Walmart

Lisa Nguyen
Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM · 1 min read
Joliet man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Chicago woman at Hammond Walmart — Springfield Real Estate news

A Chicago woman was killed at a northwest Indiana Walmart on Monday, and a Joliet man has been charged with murder.Hammond Walmart murder chargeThe Lake County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 21-year-old Dakota Norwood, of Chicago. Hammond police said Norwood was working at the Walmart on 5th Avenue when a conversation with the suspect escalated into a physical altercation.The suspect allegedly retrieved a firearm and shot Norwood multiple times. She died from her injuries.Police identified the suspect as 22-year-old Dorian Kevon Robertson, of Joliet. He was charged with murder and taken to the Lake County Jail.Police said Norwood and Robertson knew each other and had been in a relationship. The exact nature and length of the relationship are under investigation.It remains unclear why Robertson allegedly shot Norwood.Police were called to the store at about 9:09 a.m. Monday after an off-duty Hammond officer working security reported a shooting and said a suspect was in custod

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