Loganville, GA
The Loganville community continues to grieve the loss of Kimberly “Kim” Whaley, a beloved CVS employee whose life was cut short by a shooting in the store’s parking lot on November 14. While investigators have expanded their search with the help of state and federal agencies, including the United States Secret Service, residents are left grappling with both sorrow and unanswered questions.

 

A Life Marked by Kindness and Steady Compassion

 

To those who knew her, Kimberly Whaley was more than a pharmacy employee—she was a comforting presence, a familiar smile, and a reflection of the tight-knit Loganville spirit. For seven years, she worked at the CVS on Highway 78, becoming a dependable and cherished part of countless customers’ routines. Many described her as the kind of person who remembered not just names, but stories—who asked about grandparents, school events, and doctor visits with genuine care.

 

Friends recall her as someone who filled even ordinary moments with warmth. She enjoyed quiet evenings with her spouse of 18 years, cooking together or watching college football, sharing laughter and simple joys that defined her home life. She devoted her time to helping others, often giving more than anyone knew. Her compassion wasn’t just something she offered in her job—it was something she lived every day.

 

Kimberly held strong personal beliefs about fairness, responsibility, and community. She followed politics not as a spectator sport but as a reflection of her desire to see the world become better for those who needed help the most. Her family describes her as steady, loving, thoughtful, and fiercely devoted to the people she cared about.

 

Her death has left an unmistakable void—not only in her workplace, but throughout Loganville.

 

A Community in Mourning and in Search of Answers

 

As condolences and memorials grow, so do the questions. Many in Loganville have expressed frustration, confusion, and fear about the lack of public information. The shooting happened in broad daylight at a busy location, and with no suspect identified and no motive released, many residents feel unsettled.

 

City officials say the silence is intentional. Loganville Police Chief Dick Lowry has stressed that information is being withheld to protect the investigation, calling it a necessary step in ensuring justice for Kimberly and her family.

 

Even with limited details, the community has rallied in support:
• Customers have left flowers and handwritten messages at the store.
• Local churches have held prayer gatherings for Kimberly’s family.
• Neighbors have organized meal trains and support for the grieving household.
• Former coworkers have openly shared stories celebrating her kindness and humor.

 

While the investigation continues, what remains clear is that Kimberly Whaley was deeply loved—and deeply missed.

 

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Timeline of Key Events in the Loganville CVS Shooting Investigation

 

Friday, November 14, 2025
• Around 2 p.m., Kimberly Whaley is found with a gunshot wound to the head in the parking lot of the CVS on Highway 78 and Conyers Road.
• Emergency crews airlift her to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
• A BOLO is issued for a vehicle of interest.
• A person of interest is detained in Lawrenceville later that evening.

 

Saturday–Sunday, November 15–16, 2025
• Kimberly Whaley’s condition worsens, and she passes away on Sunday.
• The community begins sharing tributes and calls for justice.
• Police release limited details, citing an active investigation.

 

Monday, November 17–21, 2025
• Loganville Police confirm they are working with additional local partners.
• No charges are filed against the detained individual.
• Police continue withholding details, prompting community questions.

 

Monday, November 24, 2025
• Kimberly’s Celebration of Life is held at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home in Covington.
• CVS and community members share memorial posts remembering her kindness and impact.

 

Sunday–Monday, November 30–December 1, 2025
• Loganville Police Chief Dick Lowry releases a detailed public statement.
• The department confirms that the previously detained person of interest was released due to insufficient probable cause.
• Chief Lowry announces that the United States Secret Service is assisting in the investigation, along with Monroe Police, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and the GBI.
• The chief emphasizes that limited information is being shared intentionally to protect the investigation.

 

December 2–Present
• No suspect has been identified publicly.
• No motive has been released.
• The community continues to seek answers, while the investigation remains active and classified as highly sensitive.