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A suspected gunman is dead and six people injured after a shooting at a FedEx facility near the Cobb County Airport on Tuesday morning.
Officers received a call about an active shooter shortly before 6 a.m. at 1675 Airport Road in Kennesaw, Georgia. FBI bomb technicians and agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded.
The male suspect was found dead from a gunshot wound inside the FedEx facility with a weapon, Cobb County police said. The wound appeared to be self-inflicted. Police believe he is the sole suspect.
Six victims were transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, including one in critical condition, police said.
FedEx released the following statement:
“We can confirm that an incident occurred early Tuesday morning at a FedEx Ground facility in Kennesaw, Georgia. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected, and with their families and friends. We are grateful for the assistance of law enforcement. The situation is now stabilized and we are focused on the needs of our team members and cooperating with the law enforcement investigation of this tragedy.”
Police have instructed the families of FedEx employees to gather at Sparkles Skating Rink at 1000 McCollum Parkway in Kennesaw for updates.
Police are searching the warehouse for any type of secondary device the suspect could have left in the building.
The warehouse, a delivery and sort facility, is half a million square feet.
CBS46 reporter Craig Bell spoke with a woman who works with the shooter. She said she had problems with him as recently as last Thursday.
She told Bell the shooter was taking a laser package scanner and flashing it in her eyes. She reported to management and he was verbally reprimanded.
She also said the shooter didn’t see her and is thankful he didn’t because if he did, she is not sure what would have happened.
Agencies/Canadajournal
