Tragic Mass Shooting at FedEx Facility in Indianapolis

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At least eight individuals lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in a tragic mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, near the Indianapolis International Airport. Law enforcement authorities reported that they received notifications of gunfire just after 11 p.m. on Thursday. It is believed that the suspected shooter took his own life shortly after officers arrived on the scene.

Five victims were transported to local hospitals with gunshot wounds, including one person who was critically injured but is expected to survive. Two additional individuals were treated at the location and released. Officer Jenna Smith from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department held a press conference following the incident, informing families who couldn’t reach their loved ones at the FedEx facility to gather at a nearby Holiday Inn Express. According to the Indianapolis Star, the hotel was filled with worried family members seeking updates on their relatives.

Details of the Incident

Deputy Chief of Criminal Investigations Mark Thompson explained that the assailant drove to the facility, exited his vehicle, and began shooting in the parking lot before entering the building. He noted that the gunman did not progress far into the facility, and the entire ordeal lasted only a few minutes.

Eyewitness Account

One employee, Alex Johnson, recounted the terrifying moment he was outside with co-workers when he heard gunfire. He spotted a hooded figure armed with a rifle. “He began yelling, then started shooting in random directions,” Johnson recalled. “I thought he was aiming at me, so I quickly ducked for cover.”

FedEx’s Response

FedEx expressed its sorrow in a statement, offering condolences to the families affected by this senseless act of violence. “We are profoundly shocked and saddened by the loss of our team members following the tragic shooting at our FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis,” the statement read.

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