A Wisconsin man died of suicide after killing two co-workers at a supermarket distribution center near Milwaukee and crashing his car during an ensuing police chase, officials said.
The shooting took place inside the Roundy distribution center in Oconomowoc, about 30 miles west of Milwaukee, said Thomas Bennett, secretary-treasurer for General Teamsters Local Union No. 200. He said the three men were in their 40s. .
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The facility was temporarily closed and police asked drivers to avoid the area near Highway 67 south of Interstate 94.
While police investigated the scene, the suspect’s vehicle was located in Milwaukee, Oconomowoc police said in a statement obtained by FOX6 Milwaukee reporter Amelia Jones.
The suspect tried to escape chasing police officers and crashed the vehicle, police said. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The police said there was no active threat to the community.
Authorities released few details about the attack, including the names of the sniper and the victims.
All three men worked at the Roundy distribution center in Oconomowoc, about 30 miles west of Milwaukee, officials said.
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However, union delegates at the warehouse said the two shootings took place in different areas of the large distribution center, according to Bennett. One man was shot at the loading dock and the other was shot in an upper area of the facility.
Bennett said he was not aware of any dispute between the sniper and the victims, all members of the union.
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Roundy said he was “deeply saddened” and will offer advice to employees after the incident.
“The whole family of Roundy offers our thoughts, prayers and support to the families of our colleagues during this difficult time,” said the statement obtained by FOX6.
He said the distribution center will remain closed as long as the police investigation continues.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).