Active Shooter Reports at Amazon Warehouse in Ohio as Police Lockdown Scene – Obituary, Death Notice, No Injuries Reported
Police are investigating reports of an active shooter inside an Amazon warehouse in West Jefferson, Ohio. Multiple calls about shots being fired inside the Fulfillment Center were received at 4:42 p.m. local time. The suspect is believed to have left the area. There are no known injuries at this time.
Police officials have responded to a call for an active shooter at a Madison County Amazon fulfillment center Sunday evening.
According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the 911 callers reported gunshots inside the Amazon building located on the 6400 block of State Route 29 in West Jefferson at around 4:42 p.m.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that there are currently no reported injuries.
The sheriff’s office said that a suspect had escaped from the location.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the West Jefferson Police Department with this ongoing investigation. They will update as more information is available.
In a similar incident, a person with a gun shot and wounded a contract worker outside an Amazon delivery station before another contract worker who was armed fatally shot the suspect in the parking lot. The suspect, who wasn’t an Amazon employee or contractor, entered the grounds of the warehouse complex and shot the unarmed contract worker multiple times. The wounded worker was hospitalized in critical condition but was expected to survive. The other contracted Amazon employee who fatally shot the suspect wasn’t injured.
In conclusion, there was an active shooter report at the Amazon warehouse in West Jefferson, Ohio, on Sunday evening. The police responded promptly, and the suspect is believed to have left the area. There are no known injuries at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be available as the situation develops.
The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety and security measures in place at Amazon facilities. Amazon has a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of its employees and contractors, and this incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and action to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The community is relieved that no one was injured in the incident, and the police are commended for their swift response. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared for emergency situations and the need for continued support and resources for those affected by such incidents.
The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be available as the situation develops. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
In the meantime, Amazon employees and contractors are encouraged to seek support and resources if needed, and the company is urged to continue prioritizing workplace safety and security measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The incident has raised many questions about the safety and security measures in place at Amazon facilities, and the community is eagerly awaiting more information as the investigation continues.
The police response to the incident was swift and effective, and the community is grateful for their service and dedication to keeping the community safe.
The incident is a reminder of the importance of being prepared for emergency situations and the need for continued support and resources for those affected by such incidents.
The community is relieved that no one was injured in the incident and is urging Amazon to continue prioritizing workplace safety and security measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
